Tag: housing market

Mortgages and the Fed’s Interest Rate Announcement

The Fed recently announced that it would be holding record-low interest rates steady. What does this mean for mortgages both now and in the future?

Fall Housing Market Update

Despite some unpleasant news from the stock market, here’s one sign of a healthy U.S. economy: an increasingly strong housing market.

What to Do If Your Appraisal Comes in Low

Market trends in your area can cause the appraisal on a home you’re selling to come in lower than expected. Here’s what to do if that happens.

Mortgage Applications Down, Home Sales Up… What’s Going on Here?

On one hand, we’re told increasing mortgage rates are pushing mortgage applications down, and on the other we’re told the housing market is improving. Let’s stop the presses and take a look at the bigger picture to get a good idea of where the current market really is.

2014 Housing Market Predictions

Novices and seasoned analysts alike love making their predictions about the performance of the housing market. Here’s a quick roundup of the top predictions for 2014.