Finance & Mortgage
Spring 2016 Draws More Home Buyers, More Money
UK Home Sales, Mortgage Lending More Than Doubled Ahead of Stamp Duty
Home Sales Volume Above Expectations
With the digital age overtaking many established markets, only time will tell until it reaches and dominates the real estate market. The main problem is, according to a report from CNBC, government agencies and established companies are too slow to adjust to the changing times. Earth Day Influences Future Home Designs
The major obstacle to going green is the cost. The Forbes report, quoting CrediFi, estimated that an additional 10 percent to 30 percent cost would be shouldered by the developer. How to Get an Approved Mortgage Even Without a Full-Time Job
Applying for a mortgage is a long and tedious process, which requires the submission of a handful of financial documents to prove your capacity to pay the loan. While having good credit scores is one of the requirements to getting an approved mortgage, having a full-time job also provides security for the lenders. Can you still get an approved mortgage if you do not have a full-time job? SF Realtors Propose Two Ballot Measures to Increase Affordable Housing Eligibility
House prices and rental rates have been increasing to a level that most residents of Bay Area could not afford. Many of them are ending homeless and pushed out of the city. Oakland Tackles Housing Affordability Crisis by Imposing Impact Fees on New Housing
Oakland is in the middle of a housing affordability crisis. Skyrocketing house prices and rental rates have pushed many out of their homes and out of Oakland. To help address the issue, Oakland is planning to introduce a mechanism that has worked for other Bay Area cities. Fixed Vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: Which is the Right One for You?
Choosing the right mortgage for you is essential because this will determine your mortgage payments for the next couple of years or so. While there is no such thing as a “one size fits all” when it comes to mortgages, how will you choose between the fixed and adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)? Mortgage Applications and Rates Provide Differing Pictures
The nominal increase was confirmed by the Mortgage Bankers Association and attributed the increase entirely on refinances done on existing loans. Compared to the previous week, the refinance loans had jumped by 3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis. In the past four weeks, this segment's volume had risen by a total of 18 percent. Global Real Estate Boom Nearing Its End?
Global real estate is about to reach its end, according to a warning by the Grosvenor Group on Tuesday America's Fastest Growing Neighborhoods & Why They Made It to the List
America's fastest-growing neighborhoods were identified by Realtor.com. With fastest growing, they point out to places where opportunities for jobs abound, neighborhoods are increasing, and new houses and apartments are being established to meet the locations' demands. How to Save up for Your Retirement While Paying Off Your Mortgage
Financial advisers often say that one should save up for their retirement as soon as they land their first job. However, some people say that they are having a hard time following this because they are still paying off their student loans and mortgages. How can you save up for your retirement while paying off your mortgage and other loans?
