Wednesday
June 19, 2013

News & Commentary: Daily News Articles

  • 11/07/2011
    Twenty percent of recent home buyers were single females. When home-shopping, here’s what they tend to most desire, according to surveys.
  • 11/07/2011
    As U.S. banks increase efforts to shed troubled residential mortgage assets, hedge funds are considering purchasing pools of whole home loans at discount prices.
  • 11/04/2011
    The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, the most popular choice among home buyers, dropped to its second lowest reading on record this week.
  • 11/04/2011
    More home owners are paying less interest as they refinance their mortgages into lower rates, which is helping their pocketbook but hurting Freddie's. 
  • 11/04/2011
    The "doubling-up" trend of adult children moving back to their parents' home cuts into the formation of new households and is being felt in the housing market, says the chief economist for Moody's Analytics.
  • 11/04/2011
    The scannable bar codes have become a popular marketing tool but one security expert is telling Android smartphone users to watch out before they scan.
  • 11/04/2011
    Starting next Thursday, Cuba for the first time will allow its citizens to buy and sell real estate.
  • 11/04/2011
    LinkedIn is filled with business potential for real estate professionals. Start by creating a strong profile to make a great first impression. From there, utilize LinkedIn's resources to connect with potential clients. Here are some tips from RealtyBizNews.
  • 11/03/2011
    The Federal Reserve may consider buying up more mortgage-backed securities, which could send borrowing costs even lower. 
  • 11/03/2011
    Nationally, median list prices have risen 1.60 percent the past year. However, some cities haven’t fared so well. Find out where list prices have dropped the most.