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.
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 15, 2016 | GENERAL
Mortgage refinance applications are up 11%, while total mortgage application volume is up 7.2%. Refinances are up nearly 60% from a year ago. Rates remain at a 3-year low, and there is strong buyer activity in the real estate markets for Seattle, Portland, Oregon,...
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 13, 2016 | GENERAL
Justin Pierce has a piece in The Washington Post about securing investment properties for the best possible price. Among his recommendations—and one we wholeheartedly endorse—is partnering with a good Realtor: “I recommend you get a good Realtor to...
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 11, 2016 | GENERAL
Bankrate reports on mortgage rates dropping even further, despite positive job growth in June. Employment increased by 287,000 last month, which could have led to an increase in mortgage rates. However, that clearly was not the case. Read more, here....
by jimcrowderblog | Jul 7, 2016 | GENERAL
Krishna Thakker has a piece on The Street on the Federal Aviation Administration’s approval of small drones to take video and pictures. Individual states will develop their own sets of rules, but access to this technology will enhance prospective buyers’...
