Tag Archives: Success! Real Estate

Delinquency Rate Slips to Lowest Level since 2008

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

By: Esther Cho, DSNews.com, May 22nd, 2013 Month-end mortgage performance data in April continued to point to a recovery as delinquency and foreclosure rates posted record improvements, Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) reported Wednesday. In April, the delinquency rate (30-plus … Continue reading →

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Welcome New Neighbors – Marshfield

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Nicole L. Pugatch and William E. Sheehan, 23 Signal Hill Road; Paul J. and Joanne M. Rojee, 17 Rexhame Road; Michael Ryan, 57 Dundee Drive; Melissa Norton, 1119 Main Street, Arthur Lage, 14 East Street; Jennifer S. Green, 51 Meetinghouse … Continue reading →

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Home Prices Climb by at Least 5% for 6th Straight Month in April

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

By: Tory Barringer, DSNews.com, May 22nd, 2013 The majority of metros covered in Zillow’s Real Estate Market Reports saw home values inch up from March to April, the company reported Tuesday. Zillow’s Home Value Index climbed to $158,300 for April, … Continue reading →

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Builder Confidence Rises Along with Increase in Building Permits

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

RealtyTimes.com, May 22nd, 2013 Housing market improvements continue to be seen with builder confidence on the rise along with an increase in building permits. The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development reported that residential building … Continue reading →

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How Renovations Impact your Home Insurance

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

RealtyTimes.com, May 21st, 2013 When planning a major renovation, the last thing homeowners think about is how it may impact their home insurance coverage. That could be a big mistake. Jim Adair reports. Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130521_renovations.htm

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Four Tips for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Realtytimes.com, May 20th, 2013 Consumers can minimize the fear and paralysis associated with foreclosure by arming themselves with knowledge that will help increase their chances of a loan workout or amicable walk-away. Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130520_tipsfacingforeclosure.htm

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Mortgage Application Activity Boosted by Low Mortgage Rates

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

RealtyTimes.com, May 15th, 2013 Mortgage application activity continues to be boosted by low mortgage rates that remain stable and still within historic levels. Full Story: http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20130515_ratewatch.htm

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Inventory Finally Shows Signs of Growth in April, Rises Monthly

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

By: Tory Barringer, DSNews.com, May 17th, 2013 While low inventory continues to curb home sales, April may have seen the first signs that the supply situation is turning around, RE/MAX says in its latest National Housing Report. According to RE/MAX’s … Continue reading →

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Home Afrfordability Index Slips in Q1, but Remains Strong

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

By: Esther Cho, DSNews.com, May 16th, 2013 As interest rates stay low, housing affordability across the country remained strong in the first quarter but showed signs of weakening, according to data from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/ Wells … Continue reading →

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Average US Mortgage Rates Tick Higher

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

Associated Press, May 17th, 2013 Washington — Average US rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but remained near their historic lows. Cheaper mortgages have helped the nation’s economy by spurring more home buying and refinancing. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac … Continue reading →

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