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Memphis, Tenn., boasted the highest share of house flipping in the first quarter of this year, followed by Fresno, Calif., and Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla., according to CoreLogic data’s…

A new survey of home buyers shows a greater need for information about the lending process to help ease buyer stress. Home Buyers and Lending The TD Bank…

Boom towns like Gilbert, Ariz., Los Angeles, and Dallas are outperforming the rest of the nation when it comes to new home construction, job creation, and household growth,…

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipped to its lowest average of the year this week, averaging 3.58 percent, Freddie Mac reports in its latest mortgage market survey.  “Demand…

The Arizona Housing Finance Authority (AzHFA), acting on behalf of the Arizona Department of Housing, to assist creditworthy renters who can afford a mortgage but lack the resources…

The Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH), acting jointly with the Arizona Home Foreclosure Prevention Funding Corporation (AHFPFC) and the Arizona Housing Finance Authority (AzHFA), to provide down payment…

Mortgage rates this week plunged to their lowest level since February 2015, unlocking more savings for home buyers and home owners who are refinancing. “Mortgage rates this week…

Mortgage rates showed little fluctuation this week as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to average well-below 4 percent. “Dovish comments by Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Tuesday triggered…

On the heels of last week’s decision by the Fed to keep rates unchanged, mortgage rates dropped slightly this week, after four straight weeks of increases. “The Federal…

Arizona has finally recovered all the jobs lost during the Great Recession, according to the latest data from the Arizona Department of Administration. For the first time since…

Home buyers are expected to outnumber home sellers this spring, which likely will drive up asking prices, Lawrence Yun, the chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®,…

Which home features are losing favor with potential buyers? In a new survey of more than 4,300 house hunters of all ages, the National Association of Home Builders…

Which home features are losing favor with potential buyers? In a new survey of more than 4,300 house hunters of all ages, the National Association of Home Builders…

Mortgage rates declined this week, giving a boost to buyer affordability, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. Since the beginning of this year, 30-year rates…

The industry has been concerned about higher mortgage rates in 2016, but so far, rates have been low. And they may even head into record-low territory soon, according…

The industry has been concerned about higher mortgage rates in 2016, but so far, rates have been low. And they may even head into record-low territory soon, according…

Mortgage rates stayed low again this week, remaining near their 2015 lows, and offering home buyers and refinancers another chance at lowering their home financing costs. “After another…