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4 Housing Predictions for the Rest of 2016 | Realtor Magazine 4 Housing Predictions for the Rest of 2016 Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 25, 2016 Freddie Mac economists are still upbeat about the housing market’s outlook for the rest of the year, despite recent data that showed a gloomier first quarter in […]

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5 Ways to Ease Moving Day Tension | Realtor Magazine Even when hiring professional movers, plenty can go wrong on moving day. As a real estate professional, you want this moment to go as smoothly as possible so that the new buyers can move in. Here are some tips to share with your sellers to […]

Home Ownership Rate Finally Increases | Realtor Magazine The nation’s home ownership rate posted its first increase – albeit a slight one – after seven quarterly declines. But the real news is demographic: The biggest gain between July and September was among those under 35 years old. According to the Commerce Department, that’s the first time this group […]

Owning a home is a not just a decision, it’s a journey. And as you won’t leave for a trip without packing your bags, you should not embark the path to homeownership without having proper preparation for potential twists and turns. If you want to buy a home in next couple of years, you should […]

I consider myself happy. In most ways I fit the profile of happy people — I’m married, I’m employed and in good health, I live in a detached home and I was born in Canada. Fortunately I’m past the mid-life crisis stage of some people in their 40s and early 50s who go through a […]

MCLEAN, VA–(Marketwired – Apr 30, 2015) – Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing average fixed mortgage rates slightly higher amid mixed housing and economic reports. News Facts 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.68 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending April 30, […]

This spring buying season is off to a strong start—in fact, prices are going up faster than they were just a few months ago, according to nearly every recent metric. So does that mean we’re in a bubble? Nope, that’s just what happens when demand increases faster than supply. After all, existing-home sales were up […]

Data Support Forecast for Modest Housing Expansion in 2015 WASHINGTON, DC – Fannie Mae’s first quarter 2015 Mortgage Lender Sentiment Survey™ reveals an improving outlook among mortgage lenders regarding their lending activities and market expectations. Compared with last quarter and the same period last year, this quarter’s results show that more lenders expect mortgage demand […]

Your home is your safe haven, a secure and shielded respite away from the unpredictable realities of modern life. Nowhere is this more apt than in gated communities, in which regulated access allows a degree of comfort and reliable tranquility unmatched by other neighborhoods. Reno’s gated neighborhoods, in particular, offer a standard of living unmatched […]