Signs of improvements in the employment situation nationwide is good for the real estate market, particularly the residential sector. In February, the unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent, the third consecutive month…
Drops in Foreclosures and Mortgage Delinquencies Among Pluses in HUD Report
The continued decline in foreclosure actions and the year-over-year drop in mortgage delinquencies are just two of the positives in the housing market report released by the HUD for the month of…
Inventory of Existing Homes for Sale Surged by 3.75 Percent Nationwide
The number of existing homes for sale nationwide increased by 3.75 percent over the month in February 2011, with 14 of 27 major cities posting increases in housing supply. According to Altos…
Existing Home Prices Expected to Increase This Spring
If you’ve found the house you’re looking for, it’s advisable to buy it now, as home prices are expected to increase this spring, based on the week-by-week price trend monitored by Altos…
Why You Need an Agent to Show and Sell Your Home
At first, it might seem that you can sell your home fast without the help of a real estate agent. Perhaps you’ve read about some people who have sold their homes as…
Buyers of Bank Owned Homes Got Substantial Price Discounts
Home buyers throughout the nation got significant price discounts when they bought bank owned homes in 2010, based on a report from RealtyTrac. Banks sold their real estate owned homes at an…
Things to Do When Choosing a Mover for Your Interstate Move
Moving from one state to another always demands extra energy from those who are making the move, but you can have a smooth and hassle-free move from one state to another if…
Investors Snap Up Short Sale Homes, Bank Owned Homes
Investors are snapping up cheap homes, which are typically short sale homes and bank owned homes. As home prices continue to tumble down, investors grab these distressed homes for sale in the…
Record Sales of Tampa Homes Helped Push Up Home Sales Nationwide
Double-digit increases in sales of Tampa homes in January helped push up U.S. home sales during the month, based on the National Housing Report released by ReMax. Home sales in Tampa shot…
Home Loans from Top-Ranking SunTrust Mortgage
If you’re looking for home loans, check out the different mortgage products offered by SunTrust Mortgage. This mortgage lender was chosen by more than 4,500 homeowners surveyed by J.D. Power as among…