Investing

Lower Home Affordability Driving Rate of Homelessness in U.S.: Study

The rate of homelessness in some major cities of the United States has been climbing at an alarming pace despite a steady economic growth, according to a survey by The United States Conference of Mayors. Low housing affordability was one of the major causes of homelessness.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Raising Mortgage Guarantee Fees

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two government backed mortgage lending giants have announced that they will be raising loan guarantee fees by an average of 10 points or one-tenth of a percent starting March 2014, according to several news reports. The move comes in an effort to allow private lenders compete in the housing loan market.

Tips On Investing In Commercial Real Estate

At the first glance, investing in commercial real estate may seem to be a quick and easy way to obtain a quicker, higher return on your capital. However, this many not always be the case. Though there seems to be a growing demand for commercial real estate, despite the global financial crisis, this market can also be risky for first timers, especially while dealing with larger projects like malls and office buildings.