Housing Markets Improve in Majority of States
More than half of U.S. states — as well as more than half of the top 50 metros in the country — saw their housing markets improve in February, according to Freddie Mac.
More than half of U.S. states — as well as more than half of the top 50 metros in the country — saw their housing markets improve in February, according to Freddie Mac.
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REALTOR® Confidence Edges Up, Concerns Remain
REALTOR® Confidence Edges Up, Concerns Remain
REALTORS® are more upbeat about current conditions in the housing market, but the recent uptick in their optimism may reflect the seasonal increase in demand, according to the latest REALTORS® Confidence Index.
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Buyers Face More Competition Again as Bidding Wars Rise
Buyers Face More Competition Again as Bidding Wars Rise
In several markets, buyers are finding they’re up against multiple bids for a home as bidding wars start to edge up again. Find out which market is most competitive for buyers, according to a recent Redfin survey.
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Electronic Mortgage Closings Next Hot Thing?
Electronic Mortgage Closings Next Hot Thing?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it plans to run pilot tests of eClosings over the next 15 months to gauge the benefits to borrowers.
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Tight Credit Continues to Plague New-Home Sales
Tight Credit Continues to Plague New-Home Sales
New-home sales experienced a double-digit drop in March as tight credit conditions are preventing many first-time buyers and younger families from being able to buy a home, according to the builders’ trade group.
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