Friday, 17 May 2024

Tag: Home Buying

'Buying a New House? 6 Tips on What to Avoid When Purchasing a Property

Credit scores getting better, receiving a pay raise, and mortgage rates hitting rock bottom; these are just some of the reasons you should be buying your new house. But, there are some serious road bumps on your way to be a happy camper if you aren't judicious enough to know the pitfalls and the red flags. Here are some tips you should ponder on.

'Mitch Leigh's Lenox Hill Mansion on Sale for $38 Million

The late MItch Leigh's home is on sale for $38M. What's in store for the new owners of the Tony Awar winning composer's mansion?

'Most Expensive Sales in Los Angeles: Bel-Air Liongate Estate Leads List of Lucrative Properties in LA

Here' s the list of the most expensive sales in Los Angeles for the period March 15 to March 21 of this year.

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'First-time Homeowner? Know These 5 Overlooked Costs in Buying a House

If it is your first time to buy a home, you should also know of these "hidden" costs that come with your purchase.

By Candy
'US Mortgage Rates Tick Up After Two Weeks on Steady Economic Growth

Mortgage rates in the U.S. edged up slightly this week on positive economic reports after remaining flat for about two weeks, according to Freddie Mac's latest primary mortgage market survey.

By Rapti Gupta
'US Luxury Home Sales Increase Across Nation: Redfin Study

Even as the summer property market is set to take off in June, luxury home sales are holding steady across the United States, a new study by Redfin - the online real estate platform - shows.

By Rapti Gupta
'Children influence property buying: Study

A new study conducted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate revealed that children have a large impact on parents' decision to buy or move to a new location.

By Rapti Gupta
'5 Best cities to buy or sell a home right now (LIST)

As the housing market of the United States, this spring, is riding on low mortgage rates and increasing price rise, MarketWatch has compiled a list of cities where home flipping - buying or selling a house - is the most profitable.

By Rapti Gupta
'More Americans prefer newly built homes over existing ones but won’t pay for it: Trulia Study

A new study conducted by Trulia, one of the leading online real estate portals, has found that more number of Americans prefer a newly built home while buying a house over an existing home but aren’t willing to pay for it.

By Rapti Gupta
'Fannie and Freddie add-on fees hampering home buying

The add-on fees charged on home loans by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government-backed mortgage giants, are hampering new home buyers and doubling expenses for consumers, critics claim.

By Rapti Gupta
'CFPB’s updated mortgage tool will help users explore HMDA more easily

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has reportedly launched a new, updated version of its online mortgage tool to help home hunters explore the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) with ease and give them information about credit availability and resources in their area.

By Rapti Gupta