Gap Between Homeowner’s & Appraiser’s Opinions Widen
In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. One major challenge in such a market is the bank…
Read moreStudy Again Finds Homeownership to be a Better Way of Producing Wealth
According to the latest Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index homeownership is a better way to produce greater wealth, on average, than renting. The BH&J…
Read moreMortgage Rates Over The Last 40 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights: 30-year mortgage rates are projected to increase by a full percentage point in 2016 Rates are still well below the past four decade averages The interest rate…
Read moreHome Equity: You May Have More Than You Think
CoreLogic recently released their 2015 2nd Quarter Equity Report which revealed that 759,000 properties had regained equity in the last quarter. That means that 91% of all mortgaged properties (approximately…
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