Is It Better To Be Pre-Approved or Pre-Qualified?
A new survey of home sellers found 86 percent of them preferred a buyer who's been pre-approved for a mortgage over one who's pre-qualified. That's ...
Read MoreA new survey of home sellers found 86 percent of them preferred a buyer who's been pre-approved for a mortgage over one who's pre-qualified. That's ...
Read MoreMortgage rates were at their recent peak in October. But despite elevated rates, new home buyers were active, pushing sales of newly built ...
Read MoreIt's nice to have a grocery store in the area. After all, you're going to need groceries. So having a store nearby that you can quickly run to when ...
Read MoreEach month, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group releases a forecast detailing what they believe is ahead for the housing market ...
Read MoreAt the height of last year's housing market, a good home listed for sale on a Wednesday would often be sold by the end of the weekend. Hopeful home ...
Read MoreAccording to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming ...
Read MoreThe standards lenders use to determine whether or not a borrower is approved for a mortgage aren't fixed. Depending on market conditions, getting a ...
Read MoreIt's no secret that the housing market has been more challenging this year. Higher mortgage rates, combined with still-high home prices, low ...
Read MoreThe number of available homes for sale is up 42 percent from where it was last year at this time, according to new numbers from the National ...
Read MoreAccording to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, demand for loans to buy homes increased last week for the first time in ...
Read MoreHome buyers are more likely to be focused on their budget, the latest listings, and the details of their upcoming move than they are the ...
Read MoreEach month, Fannie Mae surveys Americans about their perceptions of the housing market, whether it's a good time to buy or sell a home, their job, ...
Read MoreAs a home owner, having equity means your home is worth more than what you owe on your mortgage. It's a good position to be in, as equity is one of ...
Read MoreHigher mortgage rates have home buyers feeling more hesitant. But if you're a buyer who's concerned about declining affordability conditions, there ...
Read MoreAccording to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates were mostly down last week. Rates for 30-year ...
Read MoreThe past few years have favored home sellers. Fewer homes available for sale pushed competition between buyers and drove home prices higher. It was ...
Read MoreHomes that sell are still selling quickly. The typical home that went pending in September found a buyer in just 19 days. But when you look at the ...
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