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MBS RECAP: Nice Bounce! Now What?
MBS CommentaryNice Bounce! Now What? - An early bounce turned into an even bigger, friendlier bounce at the end of the day - Biggest reason for the gains is the losses that preceded them (momentum/technicals/tradeflows) read more
Fannie/Freddie COVID Programs Extended to Match FHA, VA Deadlines
MND NewsWireDeadlines for COVID-19 related relief for borrowers with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSE) mortgages were extended by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) for the second time in a little over two weeks. read more
Homeownership Still More Affordable Than Renting In Most US Counties
The post Homeownership Still More Affordable Than Renting In Most US Counties appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate. read more
The History and Value of Land Records
The tradition of the official transfer of land ownership rights can be traced back to 13th century Scotland. read more
Despite New Stimulus, More Than 3 Million Renters Facing COVID-19 Unemployment Bear Extreme Housing Cost Burden
Recently finalized stimulus package will help, but rent burdens continue to exceed affordability threshold. read more
Important Chain of Title Documents
Here are some of the documents that create the links in the chain of title and how breaks in the chain are fixed. read more
Pandemic Year Brought Incredible Surge in ‘Million-Dollar Cities’
There are 312 U.S. cities with a typical home value of at least $1 million -- 45 more than a year ago. read more
Pending Home Sales’ Recent Decline is Nothing Compared to Yearly Gains
Posted To: MND NewsWirePending home sales retreated for the fourth straight month in December. The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) said its Pending Home Sales Index, which indicates contracts signed during the month... read more
Mortgage Rates Start Strong But End Higher
Posted To: Mortgage Rate WatchMortgage rates have had a great couple of weeks after jumping to multi-month highs at the beginning of January. By yesterday, they'd made it almost all the way back to their best recent levels. The same was true this morning, but things ... read more
8 Reasons Why Buying a Home and Moving Can Be a Great Thing
The post 8 Reasons Why Buying a Home and Moving Can Be a Great Thing appeared first on Lighter Side of Real Estate. read more