Perhaps it's easy to say that house hunting is an exciting part of every home buying journey. This is where you decide what type of house fits your needs and what is well within your budget.Before all that, it's ideal to get pre-qualified for a loan first. Through this, you will get an idea as Read more
What are the Most Walkable Cities in the Country?
Redfin’s newest Walk Score report reveals the most walkable metros in the whole country. New York takes top spot, followed by San Francisco and Boston, while Long Beach takes the tenth. What is Walk Score? If you want to settle in a place, you’d most likely choose an area where amenities are Read more
Homebuying Tips for the Season
Seasonality is probably something you did not think about when you first decided to get a home. But it’s a big factor in homebuying and could dictate the price options that are available to you.Aside from inventory and demand factors, there are also quite a checklist that every first-time Read more
5 Reasons Why Homeownership Is Declining in the US
“Those who are financially capable and willing to assume the responsibilities of owning a home should have the opportunity to pursue that dream,” according to William E. Brown, President of the National Association of Realtors in a statement accompanying a homeownership research.The NAR dug deep Read more
Ellie Mae Reports Dwindling Time to Close Mortgages, Purchase Loan Gains
Mortgages have been infamous for their documentary requirements and processing time. But for two months in a row, Ellie Mae reported a decline in the number of days to close a mortgage. Its Origination Insight Report for the month of April also disclosed the overwhelming share of purchase loans in Read more
