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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Last month’s housing index decreased showing a 16% drop in home construction, while the National Association of Home Builders released data showing that builder confidence has also fallen. Supply and demand continue on a positive track according to certain experts. Sterne Agee chief economist, Lindsey Piegza said, “the decline…

New data suggests that 2014 is the prime time to take out jumbo mortgages. This year, jumbo mortgage rates decreased and are now nearly as low as rates for conventional mortgages and in some cases lower. The drop in jumbo mortgage rates is a result of lower economic conditions, according to experts. Also, new federal regulations…

Recent data suggests that the economy has declined in certain areas due to the severe winter weather conditions. The National Association of Home Builders has stated that the housing market took a hit this month, decreasing 10 points and averaging 46, the lowest number seen since May of 2013. Kevin Kelly, NAHB Chairman said, “significant…

According to data released by CoreLogic, completed foreclosures decreased to 45,000 units in December 2013, a 14% fall from the previous year, but still considered high when compared to pre-recession foreclosure rates. The president and chief executive officer of CoreLogic, Anand Nallathambi said, “clearly, 2013 was a transitional year for residential property in the United…

New data from the Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey suggests that housing market demand will decrease over the coming years as large-scale investors run out of inventory. Experts expect the change to help first-time homebuyers and others looking for single-family rentals. Dr. Stan Humphries, Zillow’s Chief Economist said, “buyers entering the market in the next…

According to new housing market research, baby boomer homeowners may be pushing young homebuyers out of the market. As home values and prices continue to increase, many younger Americans are unable to afford down payments due to low income jobs and school debt. Home builders are now targeting an older generation, age 55 and up,…

According to the National Association of Realtors, many metropolitan areas are experiencing strong year-over-year home price increases. The median single-family existing home price jumped in 73% of the measured markets. Approximately 119 metropolitan areas experienced price gains in the fourth quarter of last year when compared to the fourth quarter of 2012. Data states that …

The housing market has made significant strides toward recovery since the recession, but experts say there is still room for improvement. Home prices have slightly increased according to the S&P Case-Shiller home price index. Sales of existing homes fell from 408,300 last year to 405,800. New home sales have increased from the end of 2012…

Mortgage applications in the United States have continued to increase. Last week, The Mortgage Bankers Association stated that their seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity jumped 0.4%, averaging 405.2 in the last week of January.  Interest rates have also fallen with the 30-year mortgage averaging approximately 4.47%. Additionally, the MBA’s seasonally adjusted index of…

Reverse mortgage endorsements have picked up speed this year according to Reverse Market Insight. Last month, reverse mortgage volume increased 19.8%, averaging 5,061 loans, the highest average seen since August 2013.  According to data, reverse mortgage activity was significantly down in November and December, and many experts think the boost in endorsements could be due…