With the release of iOS 10 recently, Apple is finally pulling the curtain back on its new Home app, and, along with the vogue within the smart home sphere, voice activation is the name of the game. We first learned about the company’s foray into the realm of the automated dwelling whenever it ... » Learn More about Home tech equipment to update your living space now
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Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and dropping
The likelihood of home price decreases throughout the United States over the next 2 years remains surprisingly low - only 4 %, in accordance with the Fall 2016 Housing and Mortgage Market Review provided by Arch Mortgage Insurance Company. Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and ... » Learn More about Likelihood of home price decreases? 4% and dropping
Challenge remains regarding FHA condo financing
When H.R. 3700, the "Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act," was signed into law earlier this year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had 90 days to weigh in on regulations related to Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing for condominiums before changes ... » Learn More about Challenge remains regarding FHA condo financing
White House Urges More cost-effective Housing
The White House made a push to states and municipalities to relieve the red tape in order to pave the way for the growth of more affordable housing. White House Urges More cost-effective Housing "The accumulation of state and local barriers to housing development - including zoning, other ... » Learn More about White House Urges More cost-effective Housing
Mortgage fraud rate rising annually, report indicates
Property analytics provider CoreLogic released its annual mortgage fraud trend report this month, showing fraudulent activity was up marginally in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period last year. The report reveals that 12,718 applications (0.7 %) of U.S. mortgage applications ... » Learn More about Mortgage fraud rate rising annually, report indicates