Home Values in Philadelphia Area Challenge National Trends
Home values were reported unchanged in November 2010, on average, according to the Federal Home Finance Agency's Home Price Index.
Housing And Mortgage Predictions For 2011
With 2010 coming to a close, the "experts" are out in full force, making predictions for next year's housing and mortgage markets on business television and in the papers.
Housing Starts Rise In November, But With A High Margin Of Error
The number of single-family Housing Starts increased in November, adding 30,000 units as compared to October.
Foreclosure Activity Plunges (But With An Asterisk)
November marked the first time since February 2009 that the number of monthly foreclosures filings failed to surpass 300,000 units.
Rankings : America’s Best Places To Raise A Family (2010)
BusinessWeek recently released its America's Best Place to Raise a Family list. Chicago suburb Tinley Park, Illinois, topped the list.
Home Affordability Reaches Record-Levels… Last Quarter.
it's a fantastic time to be a Philadelphia home buyer where 66.3 percent of all new and existing homes sold in the third quarter were affordable
Pending Home Sales Index Points To A Budding Seller’s Market
The Pending Home Sales Index surged 10 percent in October as low mortgage rates and low home prices spurred buyers into action. The market looks different today, however.
Simple Real Estate Definitions : Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments
Loan-level pricing adjustments are mandatory loan fees based on a borrower's specific default risk.
October 2010 : 5 States Account For Half Of The Nation’s Foreclosure Activity
As usual, foreclosure density varied by region last month, with just 5 states accounting for close to half of the nation's repossessed homes.
Housing Starts Data Much Better Than The Headlines Would Have You Believe
Newspaper stories can be misleading sometimes -- especially with respect to real estate. We saw a terrific example of this Wednesday.
Pending Home Sales Slip In September, Suggesting A Buyer’s Market Until January
So long as mortgage rates remain rock bottom, the autumn season is looking like a terrific time to buy.
Housing Starts Jump In September, Buoyed By Homebuilder Confidence
According to the Commerce Department, the number of single-family Housing Starts increased to 452,000 units in September, a 19,000 improvement over August.