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
Buying a home
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
Average Time for you to Close: 46 Days
The time to close on a home mortgage is leveling off with an average of 46 days now. The time to close fluctuated recently following the implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s TILA-RESPA Integrated disclosure rules. Average Time for you to Close: 46 Days But the ... » Learn More about Average Time for you to Close: 46 Days
Things buyers should never say during a home tour
While it may be tempting for buyers to say what’s on their mind throughout the house hunt, we encourage ours to pause for a second. There are certain things home-buyers shouldn't say on the fly. Others could possibly be listening. Listing agents, sellers, neighbors all have motives to keep tabs ... » Learn More about Things buyers should never say during a home tour
Fire Pit Snacks: S’mores and More
Fire pits are definitely the number one outdoor design element for 2016, according to a study by the American Society of Landscape Architects. And now that it's officially fall, it's the perfect time to enjoy fire pit snacks during cooler evenings. Here are a few suggestions. Fire Pit Snacks: ... » Learn More about Fire Pit Snacks: S’mores and More