Finance & Mortgage

Global Milestone Reached: There are Now Officially 100 Supertall Skyscrapers in the World

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat officially confirmed 432 Park Avenue as the 100th supertall building in the world when the 1,396-foot tall condo tower sold its first unit meeting the council's "partially occupiable" criteria.

Foreclosures Fall to Lowest Level Since 2007, Says CoreLogic

"After peaking at 3.6% in January 2011, the foreclosure rate currently stands at 1.2% - a remarkable improvement," said CoreLogic's Chief Economit Dr. Frank Nothaft. "While there are still pockets of areas with high foreclosure activity, 30 states have foreclosure rates below the national average which is evidence of the solid improvement."

Home Mortgage Tips: Important Things to Learn Before Applying for a Home Loan This 2016

Every family or every person aiming to have a family likewise aim of having or owning his or her own house. It is a natural tendency for someone to achieve his basic needs, and for this matter, it's about shelter. However, such dealing has become complicated and extremely expensive nowadays.
  • Real Estate News: Rental Market Demand Grows; Renter Population Includes Older People
    There is a growing demand of rental market. The data reveal that renter population now includes the older people.
  • Brooklyn Real Estate: Property Prices Keeps on Increasing
    Brooklyn real estate is currently expensive with high prices for properties, even for rentals. Buyers from both Brooklyn are advised to rent since the prices of properties are very high.
  • UK Sees Strong Rise In Buy-to-let Mortgage Activity
    There was a 35% increase in home loans advanced to UK buy-to-let investors in November compared to a year earlier, BBC reports.
  • San Pablo Bay Area Home in Vallejo Is Up for Sale at $575,000 Only
    A San Pablo Bay Area home that offers a magnificent waterfront view in Vallejo is being sold at only $575,000.
  • Mortgage Tips: Do You Lose Home Equity During Refinancing?
    The real estate business can go from simple to complex for one homeowner in just a matter of years. It all starts with a decision to buy a home, then it goes to the mortgage process, and it ultimately lands either in owning the home, or in refinancing. If you are one of the people who ended up deciding to go for a refinancing, this post is for you, especially when you are wondering what happens to your home equity during the refinancing. As you may have realized, one of the major questions some homeowners end up asking is, "When you start to refinance the mortgage, can the equity be saved, or do you lose it during the process?".
  • Denied For A Home Mortgage? Give Loan A Second Chance! Here's Why
    Want a new home? Just get a mortgage! Easy, right? Well, not for everyone. Mortgage applications aren't always approved and there are people who learned it the hard way/ If you are one of these people who got rejected for a mortgage, you may want to keep trying, but not without resolving the reasons why you got declined during your first attempt. Here are a few factors that can help you finally succeed in getting a mortgage approval:
  • Mortgage Application Tips: How To Compare Different Lenders
    Home purchase is one of the most major financial transaction one person can ever make, especially when it involves mortgage financing. This is why shopping around for the best lender is one step that people should take enough time doing. Below are some of the tips that you can keep in mind if you are off to shop for a good mortgage provider.
  • Short Sale Tips: The Myths About The Short Sale Process
    A short sale is not an unfamiliar term in the real estate business and many homeowners resort to this process for a variety of personal reasons. But what exactly is a short sale? A short sale is the process of when a homeowner sells their home for an amount that is less than the balance they owe the mortgage company. The proceeds from the short sale will be used to pay for a fraction of the balance. This is what many homeowners resort to when they really need to sell the property but owe more than what the property is currently worth.
  • Home Buying Tips: How To Get A Low Monthly Mortgage Fee
    If you're on the way to buying a new home, you're probably wondering what you can do to pay as little as possible on your mortgage each month. Mortgage payments typically take up a large portion of a family's monthly bill. It could help a lot if your mortgage bill is not as high as what most homeowners pay for. Here are some tips so you bring your mortgage payment to a minimum:
  • Wisconsin Agency Becomes Huge Bond Market Player But Doesn't Even Have Employees
    It's hard to believe that a Wisconsin agency with a coveted tax-exempt bond status, a nationwide client list and no employees has become one of the most profuse issuers within the $3.7 trillion worth municipal market.
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