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Pro Teck: These 7 housing markets close mortgages faster than anywhere else

The latest May Pro Teck Valuation Services Home Value Forecast analyzed more 200 metros throughout the U.S. to determine how long it takes for a home to close in each market, looking at sold days on market (from listing to close). Out of all 200 metros, only seven metros are selling in 50 days or

Pro Teck: These 7 housing markets close mortgages faster than anywhere else

The latest May Pro Teck Valuation Services Home Value Forecast analyzed more 200 metros throughout the U.S. to determine how long it takes for a home to close in each market, looking at sold days on market (from listing to close). Out of all 200 metros, only seven metros are selling in 50 days or

Designer Lookbook: Elena Frampton’s Sleek Pied-à-Terre

Manhattan interior designer Elena Frampton prides herself on striking a balance, be it with color, texture, or the eccentric design details she likes to refer to as “moments.” For a Westchester County couple who purchased a pied-à-terre in the tony enclave of Sutton Place, Frampton’s mission was to “create a sense of spaciousness” from the

CAR: California pending homes sales drop four months in a row

California pending homes sales continued to trend down in April due to low housing inventory and eroding affordability, the California Association of Realtors reported. The report also came with CAR’s April Market Pulse Survey, which gave a more in-depth explanation from California Realtors on what they are witnessing in the market. According to the report,

Attom: Refinance originations fell to 10-year low in 1st quarter

Mortgage rates may sit at a yearly low right now, but earlier in the year rates sat well north of 4%, and that drove first-quarter refinance originations to the lowest level in 10 years, a new report from Attom Data Solutions shows. According to Attom’s Q1 2017 U.S. Residential Property Loan Origination Report, released Thursday, there

Keeping Your Elderly Loved One Safe at Home While You Travel

Caregiving for a loved one is a full-time job. And like any full-time job, you need vacation days to relax and rejuvenate – except caregiving doesn’t come with a team to cover for you while you’re gone. If you want to actually relax during your getaway, some careful scheduling and home updates will prevent worrying

Freddie Mac: Cash-out refinance activity highest since the bust

This years is shaping up to outpace expectations thanks to a resilience in refinance demand, especially when it comes to cash-out transactions. According to Freddie Mac’s May Economic and Housing Research Outlook report, 2017 is performing so well that its increased its 2017 forecast for mortgage originations by just over $200 billion and added $100

FHFA: Home prices continue climbing in first quarter

Home prices rose during each month of the first quarter, continuing a climb that began in the early part of this decade, a new report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency showed. The FHFA’s House Price Index for March, which is the most recent data available, showed that seasonally adjusted monthly index for March was

FHFA: Home prices continuing climbing in first quarter

Home prices rose during each month of the first quarter, continuing a climb that began in the early part of this decade, a new report from the Federal Housing Finance Agency showed. The FHFA’s House Price Index for March, which is the most recent data available, showed that seasonally adjusted monthly index for March was

Gamechanger: Zillow getting into home selling business with “instant offers”

In many ways, Zillow was one of the leaders in the online real estate revolution, helping to democratize the home buying process and enabling prospective buyers to search for their next home from the comfort of their current home. And now, Zillow wants to revolutionize the way that people sell their homes as well, as