Tag Archives: Down Payments

No Money? No Worries. Home Lenders Ease Rules

The only low down payment loan left was through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA)—the government’s loan insurer. The FHA took on a huge share of the market, far more than it was ever meant to, and while that helped prop … Continue reading

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Shrinking supply of homes for sale has upended market dynamics

WASHINGTON — Though many home shoppers who assume they are still in a buyer’s market find it hard to believe, one of the sobering fundamentals shaping real estate this summer is shrinking inventory: The supply of houses for sale has … Continue reading

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Consumer Prices Reflect Growing Rental Market

What does the consumer price index (CPI) have to tell us about the future of the housing market? Apparently a lot. Let me first explain a few things for those of you housing types who don’t follow this monthly number. … Continue reading

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Housing Recovery Hindered in U.S. as Government Works at Cross-Purposes

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac increased loan standards about a dozen times in the last year. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg Sue Stamper, a business owner in Sacramento, California, wants to buy a home. After mortgage- financiers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac … Continue reading

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New Real Estate Brokerage Banks on Future Housing Boom

In a tough real estate market, Christian Fuentes and his wife Jeanette see hope. On Thursday, the couple celebrated the expansion of their RE/MAX franchise to an independent brokerage and Christian said he is keeping his eye on 2013-2014 to … Continue reading

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