Tag Archives: Marshfield Matters

Rising Rates will Reduce Demand, but won’t Eliminate Affordability

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

Esther Cho, DSNews.com, June 18th, 2013 The increase in mortgage rates coupled with rising home prices may dampen demand, but the recent upward movement in rates is not enough to make housing unaffordable to median income earners, according to Freddie … Continue reading →

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OCC: Housing Market Shows Strong Growth

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

6/18/13 Housingwire.com Treasury yields have posted historical lows for the past several years, implying strongish economic growth and the potential for higher inflation, the Office of the Currency of the Comptroller said. In the OCC Semiannual Risk Perspective from the … Continue reading →

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Is It a Good Time to Sell?

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

RealtyTimes.com, June 19th, 2013 Whether it is a good time to sell is always, ultimately, an individual question. What would be the reason for selling? Would it entail another purchase? Whether one is planning on moving on to a larger … Continue reading →

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Builder Confidence at 7-Year High

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Associated Press, The Boston Globe, June 18th, 2013 For the first time in seven years, most US home builders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth ahead. The National Association of Home … Continue reading →

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Report: Risk of Mortgage Default at Lowest Level in Nearly 10 Years

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Esther Cho, DSNews.com, June 17th, 2013 The risk of default for more recently originated mortgages is close to levels seen 10 years ago, according to the findings from the University Financial Associates (UFA) of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In the second … Continue reading →

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Home Prices, Sales Spike in 19 Major Metros in May

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Esther Cho , DSNews.com, June 17th, 2013 Gains in home prices and sales surged in May, while inventory increased for the second straight month, according to Redfin’s most recent housing market report based on 19 markets across the country. In May, … Continue reading →

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Selling a House? Five Reasons You Should Do It NOW

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Posted: 17 Jun 2013 KCM Crew  Many are talking about why now is a great time to buy a home. Today, we want to look at why it might also be an opportune time to sell your house. Here are … Continue reading →

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Are Mortgage Rates too Low to Threaten the Recovery?

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

Esther Cho, DSNews.com, June 17th, 2013 The recent rise in mortgage rates is not enough to pose any real threat to the housing recovery, but that’s not to say the increase doesn’t come with any risk, according to a recent … Continue reading →

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Headline Grabbing Bubble Talk Misleading

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

RealtyTimes.com, June 17th, 2013 It’s way to early to worry about the next bust and a growing number of economists are loudly rejecting housing bubble predictions as little more than headline grabbing antics. Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130617_bubbletalkmisleading.htm

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Foreclosure Fight Continues

Posted on June 16, 2013 by

The Boston Sunday Globe, June 9th, 2013 Elyse Cherry, chief executive of the nonprofit lender Boston Community Capital, recently announced plans to expand her institution’s efforts to help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure through a $25 million loan from East Boston … Continue reading →

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