kentneumannMar 163 minThe Fed makes its move – and more rate hikes are comingFOMC plans to raise rates another six times in 2022. Will it be enough to cool the housing market? March 16, 2022, 4:53 pm by James...
kentneumannJan 242 minDesktop appraisal option to start in March The option will allow valuations based on tax records and property listing information By Georgia Kromrei Desktop appraisals will become...
kentneumannJan 121 minMortgage Rates Increase Despite Omicron SpikeBy Zillow Research on Jan. 5, 2022 Mortgage rates increased over the last two weeks of December. With little economic data during a slow...
kentneumannJan 113 minFHFA hikes fees for high-balance and second-home loansNew fees seen as first step toward holistic review of GSE pricing The Federal Housing Finance Agency introduced new upfront fees on...
kentneumannDec 10, 20214 minWill the housing market continue its hot streak in 2022?Three predictions on the strength of the 2022 housing market by Mike Simonsen As we approach the end of another hot year for the market,...
kentneumannDec 8, 20212 minCash-out refis are in high demand as equity levels skyrocketBy Maria Volkova Record home price appreciation in recent years has pushed tappable home equity to new heights. According to a report...
kentneumannNov 30, 20212 minCase-Shiller: Home price gains ease up in SeptemberBy Lucas Manfredi Real estate market impacted by supply chain issues and labor shortages National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry...
kentneumannNov 10, 20212 minMortgage delinquency rate continues to shrinkHowever, some borrowers are still facing severe financial challenges November 9, 2021, 12:07 pm By Flávia Furlan Nunes Mortgage...
kentneumannOct 29, 20211 minMillions of Homeowners Aren’t Refinancing, Despite Big Potential Savings. Here’s What’s Holding ThemMike De Socio October 22, 2021 We want to help you make more informed decisions. Some links on this page — clearly marked — may take you...
kentneumannOct 27, 20212 minBidding wars are starting to cool off.October 25, 2021, 3:01 pm By Brooklee Han For the fifth consecutive month the number of bidding wars on home sales declined, according to...
kentneumannOct 15, 20212 minFannie Mae: Mortgage rates and home prices will rise in ’22Economists expect mortgage rate to average 3.3% and home prices to increase 7.4% in 2022 Economists at Fannie Mae expect an increase...
kentneumannOct 13, 20212 minOregon 'kicker' tax credit hits nearly $1.9 billion, how much will you see?PORTLAND, Ore. – With a nearly $1.9 billion tax surplus, Oregon taxpayers will be seeing a “kicker” credit on their taxes in the 2021...
kentneumannSep 28, 20212 minForbearance rate finally hits pre-pandemic levelsThe total number of loans in forbearance declined by 4 bps to 2.96%, according to the MB By Flávia Furlan Nunes Servicers’ forbearance...
kentneumannSep 27, 20214 minHousing Market Expected to Stay Stable as COVID-era Protections End By Cory Hopkins Foreclosures are predicted to make up the smallest single source of available inventory at just 5.4%. Homeowners listing their houses...
kentneumannSep 20, 20214 minHow a low credit score can be costly when buying a home By Francis CreightonIt's important to have a clean credit report. If there are issues, a lender will charge you a higher mortgage rate, which could cost you...
kentneumannSep 17, 20212 minZillow August 2021-August 2022 Home Value & Sales ForecastBy Zillow Research on Sep. 15, 2021 Zillow expects home values to grow 11.7% between August 2021 and August 2022, and to end 2021 up...
kentneumannSep 15, 20212 minTreasury removes restrictions on investment propertiesSuspension of recent PSPA amendments restricting Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is in line with administration's goal to boost housing supply...
kentneumannJul 16, 20212 minGreat News that we will lower the refinance mortgage rates!The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is officially axing Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae’s controversial adverse market refinance fee....
kentneumannJun 29, 20211 minHome prices surge by most on recordPrices rose 14.6% year over year FOX Business' Ashley Webster reports from Miami Beach, Florida U.S. home prices soared by the most on...