by jimcrowderblog | Jul 22, 2016 | GENERAL
The NAR reported that existing home sales were up 1.1% in June to an annual rate of 5.57 million units, the highest level since early 2007. More, here.
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 20, 2016 | GENERAL
NerdWallet has an article on considering taking out a smaller loan than you qualify for. The article lists 6 reasons to consider, but it could be distilled into one broad point—Protect Yourself. Not overextending your credit provides you with greater flexibility...
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 20, 2016 | GENERAL
Claes Bell, reporting for Bankrate.com, shares national survey results on long-term investments. Real estate leads the list, followed by cash, gold, then the stock market. More, here.
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 19, 2016 | GENERAL
HousingWire has a piece today about the Community Mortgage Lender Regulatory Act of 2016, a new legislation that could bring relief to independent, community-based mortgage lenders. More, here....
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 15, 2016 | GENERAL
Fortune shared an informative piece yesterday using a series of charts to explain the current state of the real estate market. In short, we’re continuing to move in the right direction. More, here.