Home-buyers currently have challenges, and rising rates on mortgages have sparked concerns that they could stall some sales if the buyers already faced financial constraints right after the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit its highest level in more than a year last week. "It's kind of sad, because ... » Learn More about Buyers fearful of rising rates? Lets put it in proper perspective
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Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch this Christmas
Could it be a grim and grinchy December for thousands of homeowners facing ongoing challenges with their mortgage payments and property values? Could popular deductions for mortgage insurance premiums and energy-efficient renovations abruptly vanish? Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch ... » Learn More about Congress may very well be homeowners Grinch this Christmas
What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real Estate Market
What fall slowdown? In several markets across the country, the real estate market is showing anything but the common seasonal slowdown. In reality, a new report released last week from the National Association of REALTORS® shows just the opposite. What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real ... » Learn More about What You Have to Be Thankful for in the Real Estate Market
Sober homes Feds updated guidance
The Justice Department and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released updated guidance on the application of the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) to state and local land use and zoning laws regarding sober homes. According to Justice and HUD, the guidance was designed to help state ... » Learn More about Sober homes Feds updated guidance
238 down payment assistance programs Available in Florida
The amount of U.S. down payment assistance programs decreased 3 % from the previous quarter, according to Down Payment Resource's Third Quarter 2016 Home ownership Program Index (HPI). However, of the nation's 2,392 programs, almost 88% actually have available funds for eligible home-buyers, an ... » Learn More about 238 down payment assistance programs Available in Florida
