Last week after interest rates dropped to a five week low, mortgage applications in turn rose reflecting the change in interest rates. For the third consecutive week applications for mortgage loans to purchase homes... » more
The K. Hovnanian-built house in Natomas has a standard-size bedroom and a surprisingly large great room that combines a kitchen and living room. But that's about it for 817 square feet - likely the smallest... » more
Did you know that every successful professional has one thing in common? They all possess a strong level of emotional resilience. Were they born with it? No, in most cases they learned it as an... » more
First-time home buyers need to start looking now for a home in order to take advantage of the $8,000 federal tax credit because their chance for using the credit is... » more
We've seen television shows that swap spouses and now real estate is seeing a new trend in swapping home online. Originally, online swapping was of vacation rentals, but with today's market permanent homes are... » more
In another sign that the housing market is making a comeback, home sales in 39 states grew in the second quarter. The National Association of Realtors reported yesterday that second quarter home sales rose... » more
Have you ever wondered why even the very best, in any profession receive coaching? Have you ever thought about why a top-notch athlete, like Tiger Woods, would need coaching? Why is it that so many successful real estate agents... » more
The real estate market isn't cured yet, but several indicators suggest that it is beginning that long, slow and greatly anticipated climb out of intensive care. If so - and if the patterns continue - the market here could stabilize, finally reversing the. » more
As homeowners continue to suffer with mortgages that are bigger than the actual value of their home they can now refinance their current mortgage for one that's more affordable by taking advantage of a new... » more
Freddie Mac reported yesterday that with better than expected economic good news coming in, the rates for 30-year home loans dropped a bit this week. Currently, the average rate on a 30-year fixed... » more
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