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Young Americans Interested in Homebuying, Men More Likely Than Women

The latest Mortgage Marvel survey revealed that young Americans are interested in homebuying this year, and men are more likely to show interest than women. Even though mortgage rates increasing, it is not stopping young Americans from expressing an

Despite Mortgage Rates Increasing, Buying is Cheaper Than Renting

Mortgage rates may have increased by 0.5 percentage points percent in the past month, but buying a home is still less expensive than renting. Even though there has been a recent increase in mortgage rates (the 30-year fixed rate over

One in Six Americans Moved in the Last Year

According to self-storage marketplace SpareFoot, over the past 12 months, one in six Americans moved homes, with 57 percent relocating within 25 miles. The most common reason for relocation was to move into a bigger or better home (18

Do Attractive Agents Perform Better Than the Rest?

The classic phrase may go that beauty is only skin deep, but new research finds that skin deep may leave enough room to reap considerable benefits in the world of real estate. According to a new study conducted by

Economic Growth Expected to Gradually Increase This Year

The economic growth we’ve seen this year shows a slow but upward recovery in housing, exceeding the expectations of economists Economic growth is expected to gradually increase in the second half of 2013 and into 2014, according to the

Negative Equity Improves by Leaps and Bounds in U.S.

The negative equity situation continued to improve by wide margins in the U.S. housing market, according to CoreLogic’s latest research. The U.S. housing market’s equity situation continued to improve in 2013’s first quarter, with roughly 850,000 homes returning to

Don't Fret – Rising Mortgage Rates are NOT the End the World

Though some headlines on rising mortgage rates have bared apocalyptic overtones, the housing market has some room to spare on rate increases. Mortgage have ticked up in recent weeks, and already, the doomsday headlines (many of them broadcasting the

Don’t Fret – Rising Mortgage Rates are NOT the End the World

Though some headlines on rising mortgage rates have bared apocalyptic overtones, the housing market has some room to spare on rate increases. Mortgage have ticked up in recent weeks, and already, the doomsday headlines (many of them broadcasting the

Fannie Mae Study Finds that Renters Aspire to Homeownership

Fannie Mae finds that though renters are satisfied with their home arrangements, many still hope to achieve homeownership. Owning versus renting is one of the more common debates in real estate, and the latest research from Fannie Mae delved

What Would YOUR Client Compromise On?

Sad as it may be, the perfect home does not exist – what features would your clients be most willing to give up? It would be nice if we lived in a perfect world. Money would grow on trees;

Why Do People Apply for Mortgages During Work Hours?

Studies show it has become more common for employees to apply for mortgages and take care of other personal business during regular office hours. Technology has given people an opportunity to work at their own convenience. People take advantage

Kobra Hall Joins Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Northwest Office

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage recently announced that Realtor Kobra Hall has joined their Northwest office. Hall is a graduate of Millikin University with a bachelor of arts in communications, and holds both GRI and ABR designations. For over the

Consumer Confidence on Housing Reaches All-Time High

Consumer sentiment towards the housing market reached an all-time high in the Fannie Mae National Housing Survey in May. May was a banner month for consumers and the housing market, according to Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey for the

The 5 Most Important Trends Right Now in Real Estate

The real estate market is influx, and we’ve got the five most important trends to look for as the market continues to recover. Last week, the National Association of Realtors released its latest Realtor Confidence Index, which reported that

Foreclosure Markets Show Considerable Progress in April

The U.S. foreclosure markets made impressive strides in April, with completed foreclosures and foreclosure inventory both showing progress. 1.1 million – that’s the number of homes in the U.S. that were in some stage of foreclosure in April 2013,

Asking Prices Soar 9.5 Percent in Trulia Price Monitor

Asking prices exceeded rents for the second month in a row in the Trulia Price Monitor, with prices up in 98 of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas. It was another banner month for asking prices in May, with

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