by Jim Crowder | Apr 13, 2016 | GENERAL
The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that mortgage application volume grew 10% last week. This is the 2nd-best level of growth for purchase applications since May of 2010. A number of analysts share the opinion that rates could reach a new all-time low in the...
by Jim Crowder | Apr 12, 2016 | GENERAL
The Center For Opportunity Urbanism (COU), has authored a new study about the effects of the recent housing shortage. In an interview with COU’s executive director, Joel Kotkin, Builder magazine explores the results of the report, and some ideas for improvement....
by Jim Crowder | Apr 11, 2016 | GENERAL
Stephen Kaufman at Entrepreneur has a recent article about the rise of crowdfunding in real estate investment. Crowdfunding potentially offers a higher rate of returns, ease of access, and limited liability, while helping to stabilize and diversify investments. The...
by Jim Crowder | Apr 7, 2016 | GENERAL
Alejandro Aravena, an architect and recipient of the prestigious Pritzker prize, posted four new housing plans online in order to make affordable, modern design more accessible. Mr. Aravena offered the plans free of charge, and hopes it furthers his plans of...
by Jim Crowder | Apr 6, 2016 | GENERAL
A reduction in rates contributed to a 2.7% increase in mortgage applications last week. This was the first sign of growth after a mostly-stagnant six weeks. Refinance volume is still 2% lower than it was a year ago. CNBC has a breakdown on where the market is...
