A positive sign for the housing industry is that investors are showing renewed interest. Housing-related investments are being bought by hedge funds run by the nation’s larger investment groups. Investment corporations are now banking on a rebound in housing. Other investors are showing that they share the sentiment, as shares of homebuilders are up 30% …
There was an increase in residential construction during the month of November igniting optimism that there might finally be a break in the gloom covering the housing market across the United States. According to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday, December 20, new housing starts hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 685,000 …
It was never going to be easy to wind down Fannie or Freddie, as the mortgage giants dominate the industry along with backing by many lobbies and home builders’ associations. It’s concerning, however, that a predominantly Republican House will not take the necessary steps toward privatization. The Speaker of the House is likely to read …
In our previous article, “Property Taxes – Are You Paying Too Much?” we saw how the local government may be causing your home to be improperly valued forcing you to foot a bill that is too high. Now we’ll consider how to change your fortune by checking your home’s assessment and appealing. It’s common for …