by Jim Crowder | Aug 8, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
All signs are pointing toward improvement, as a new report from TransUnion shows that mortgage delinquencies have decreased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia from last year. President Obama recently said that the housing market is “healing” as...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 7, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
Spring of 2013 showed positive results for the growth of the economy. According to the Commerce Department, the U.S. trade gap decreased more than 22%, the lowest level seen since October of 2009. American exports jumped 2.2%, averaging a record high of $191.2...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 6, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
An increasing number of Americans who lost their homes during the recession are making great strides and becoming homeowners once again. According to national housing industry research firm, John Burns, approximately one in ten home buyers in 2013 have experienced...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 5, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
Mortgage rates jumped this week from last week’s decrease. Though rates have increased, they are still considered low compared to past records. The average 30-year loan jumped 0.08% this week while the average 15-year fixed loan rose 0.04% from last week...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 2, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
Home prices have soared across the 20 major cities in the United States. In May 2013, home sales jumped 12.2% from May 2012, the largest annual gain since March 2006. Many economists say the housing market is showing great signs of growth, but that does not...
by Jim Crowder | Aug 1, 2013 | HOUSING MARKET
U.S. home prices continue to increase, causing potential buyers to seriously consider buying before prices reach levels above their budget. The Case-Shiller index last month showed that in May 2012 home prices grew 12.1% over the past year. In many metropolitan...
