– Freddie Mac warns buyers of 3 credit scams Some buyers want to boost their credit scores to qualify or get a better mortgage rate – but a few “fix my credit score” companies do more harm than good. Buyers shopping for a newly built home? Act quickly A...
– Realtors connect with Colombian real estate cohorts Florida Realtors led a Colombia trade mission last month. Members promoted Fla.’s investment opportunities and learned about investment prospects in Colombia. More homebuyers bypass banks for loans Banks are losing some of their mortgage traction: In 2014, almost half (47%) of...
– Realtors connect with Colombian real estate cohorts Florida Realtors led a Colombia trade mission last month. Members promoted Fla.’s investment opportunities and learned about investment prospects in Colombia. More homebuyers bypass banks for loans Banks are losing some of their mortgage traction: In 2014, almost half (47%) of...
– Realtors connect with Colombian real estate cohorts Florida Realtors led a Colombia trade mission last month. Members promoted Fla.’s investment opportunities and learned about investment prospects in Colombia. More homebuyers bypass banks for loans Banks are losing some of their mortgage traction: In 2014, almost half (47%) of...
– Realtors connect with Colombian real estate cohorts Florida Realtors led a Colombia trade mission last month. Members promoted Fla.’s investment opportunities and learned about investment prospects in Colombia. More homebuyers bypass banks for loans Banks are losing some of their mortgage traction: In 2014, almost half (47%) of...
– NAR releases 2015 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers The number of first-time buyers declined for the third straight year – to its lowest point in almost 30 years. Most deals involved repeat buyers with two incomes. Supreme Court decision could impact FREC, FREAB The decision has state...
– Too many potential buyers think they won’t qualify Most people don’t know that they can buy a home with only 3% down, Freddie says. It hopes faith-based groups and nonprofits will help spread that message. Homeownership key to wealth-building, middle class It’s not just about families: The U.S....
– Market keeps getting better for homebuyers Banks continue to loan mortgage money to buyers with less-than-perfect credit. In Sept., the average approved credit score was 723 – its lowest level since 2011. Low-end housing better investment than high end Study: Transactions valued in the bottom 25% of a...
– Downpayments: Dip into stocks or ask Mom and Dad? It’s tough to save enough money for a first home, and many buyers wonder if pulling money out of stocks is smart – or asking for a loan from their parents.
– Need health insurance? Enrollment starts Sunday It’s not too soon to study health plans before enrollment for 2016 opens on Nov. 1. When selecting an insurer, however, Fla. suggests enrollees consider more than price. Federal Reserve: Interest rates steady for now The Fed decided this week to keep...
