All regions of the U.S. saw a drop in housing affordability last month. Find out what's behind the drops.
Rising Equity Prompts Fewer HELOC Defaults
Delinquency rates on home-equity loans have dropped to the lowest levels since 2008.
The 10 Most Stable Housing Markets
In these markets, home prices have risen consistently over the past 25 years, with few downturns.
These Markets Are Still in a Foreclosure Crisis
The foreclosure picture has drastically improved over the past year, but a handful of states and metros continue to see an elevated share of...
Larger, More Accessible Homes Increase in Demand by Homeowners Preparing to Age-In-Place
As the housing market continues its recovery, homeowners are increasingly seeking more square footage while simultaneously looking for more accessibility inside and outside of the home. These findings are from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the first quarter of 2015, which focuses specifically on overall home layout and the […]
4 Common Mortgage Errors and How to Avoid Them
(TNS)–Many people make expensive, easily avoidable mistakes when shopping for a mortgage. “Borrowers who don’t do their homework often end up paying more than they should, and in some cases that extra cost can really hurt,” says Paul Sian, a real estate lawyer and REALTOR® in Cincinnati. A study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau […]
Lincoln Harris lands first office tenants at Capitol Towers
Lincoln Harris has landed its first office tenants at Capitol Towers.
Accounting firm Dixon Hughes Goodman and investment management firm Sterling Capital Management have both signed leases at the SouthPark development, where the first 10-story office tower is nearing completion.
Sterling Capital has signed a lease for approximately 22,000 square feet on the top floor, and DHG is taking about 40,000 square feet on the eighth and ninth floors.
The first tower, totaling roughly 240,000 square feet,…10 States Reach New Price Peaks
Limited inventories of for-sale homes continue to push home prices higher across the country, and for 10 states, the limited listings even...
Seattle’s Bold Move: Nix Single-Family Zoning?
In Seattle, the mayor's housing task force is reportedly in talks to make a sweeping change: Remove the city's single-family zoning, which...
Relief in Mortgage Rates Likely to Stick Around
Amid overseas turmoil, mortgage rates likely will hover around 4 percent for awhile, Freddie Mac predicts.