The Evolving First-Time Homebuyer
The role of first-time homebuyers in the real estate market has remained remarkably constant – and hugely important – over the years. But while the role of first-time buyers hasn’t changed, the defining characteristics of first-time buyers, and what they’re looking for in a first home, is constantly evolving.
Small Victories: Mortgage Denials for Blacks, Hispanics Less Frequent in 2014
Denial rates for primary mortgage applications were down across the board last year compared to 2013, particularly for black and Hispanic borrowers, according to the most recent data released under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Where to Avoid Freddy This Halloween (Krueger, That Is, Not Mac…)
Think your dreams (or nightmares) are safe from the murderous Freddy Krueger, just because you don’t live in the fictional town of Springwood, Ohio? Think again. There are 92,225 homes inauspiciously located on one of the 2,376 Elm Streets nationwide.
Q3 Real Estate Market Reports: Condos Are Back
From peak to bottom, the median value of a typical condo in the U.S. fell by almost a third (33.2 percent). Since bottoming, however, condo values have been on a tear.
Swipe Up: Tech Workers and Home Values in Silicon Valley
Home values in the neighborhoods where employees from Silicon Valley's tech giants tend to cluster are rising more quickly than home values elsewhere.
