In 2012, for the 7th straight year, the national, single-family conforming mortgage loan limit will remain at $417,000.
Choices : A Lakehouse or Estate with FHA Lending?
News Wire: The House and Senate have voted to raise the FHA lending limit to $729,750. As a result, Woodstock GA luxury properties like these just became even more attainable because of lower down payments.
More Sales, Less Inventory : Home Prices Headed Higher?
The housing market continues to signal that a broad rebound is underway. In October, despite sparse home inventory, the number of properties sold increased 1.4% nationwide.
Maximum FHA Loan Limits Restored To $729,750
As signed into law last Friday, maximum FHA loan limits are — once again — as high as $729,750.
Using Home Generators? Here’s How To Stay Safe.
Home generators are a leading cause of poisoning by carbon monoxide. Before turning yours on, follow these important safety tips.
Housing Starts Rising; New Construction Turns The Corner?
Another day, another signal that the market for newly-built homes is improving. Single-Family Housing Starts rose to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 430,000 units in October — a 4 percent increase from September and the highest reading in 3 months.
Homebuilders Getting Optimistic; Higher Home Prices Ahead?
Just two months after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index surged again in November, climbing another three points to 21
Deal of The Week 11-16-2011
Each week I select one property as the Deal of the Week. These properties are selected based on the following criteria: Require “little to no” work to be Move-In ready Located in Subdivisions with great amenities Located near shopping, restaurants, and highways Are a demonstrated good value vs. comparable properties.
Government Releases Additional HARP Guidance For Underwater Homeowners
Tuesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled lender instructions for the government’s revamped HARP program.
Foreclosure Filings Climbing; 4 States Account For Half Of Nationwide Activity
According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, October’s foreclosure filings rose 7 percent to 231,000 filings nationwide. Activity concentrated in just 4 states nationwide — California, Florida, Michigan and Illinois.