by Seth Welborn | Jun 10, 2020 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News
According to FHFA Director Mark Calabria, there is still more work to be done in the mortgage finance system. The post Gauging Housing Relief Efforts appeared first on theMReport.com. HOMEBUYERS BEWARE! Book Review This book is an excellent first step in a complicated...
by Mike Albanese | Jun 9, 2020 | House Hunting, Real Estate Market
American’s Sentiment Toward Housing Turning Positive After reaching near all-time lows in prior months, Fannie Mae says the market is “substantially elevated” when compared to historical data. The post American’s Sentiment Toward Housing Turning Positive appeared...
by Boston.com Real Estate | Jun 7, 2020 | Home Buyers, Home Design
Home of Week: In JP, a mid-century modernized for busy couples Style: Mid-century modern ranch Year built: 1955 Square feet: 2,423 Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 full Sewer/water: Public It seems a misguided choice to start the tour of a house in Jamaica Plain’s Moss Hill in...
by Mike Albanese | Jun 6, 2020 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News, Real Estate Agent
Sprout Adds to Residential Loan Programs The new Sprout Premier Jumbo program features loan-to-value ratios up to 90%, minimum qualifying credit score of 660, up to 43% debt-to-income ratio, and loan amounts up to $3 million. The post Sprout Adds to Residential Loan...
by Boston.com Real Estate | Jun 6, 2020 | Home Buyers, Open House
What to look for at an open house — inside and out With social distancing in place, sometimes you have a lot ground to cover in a short period of time. Questions you should be asking yourself and the owners before you call in a home inspector. Continue reading...
by Mike Albanese | Jun 6, 2020 | Boston Real Estate Market, Real Estate Market
New Pending Home Sales, Listing Increase A new report sheds positive light on housing, as home prices increased annually in 29 of the 35 largest metros studied. The post New-Pending Home Sales, Listing Increase appeared first on theMReport.com. Homebuyers: For access...
by Boston.com Real Estate | Jun 5, 2020 | Home Buyers, Real Estate Market
Experts: Spring’s missing sales will be added to coming years The second-quarter survey focused on the impact of coronavirus on the market and expected recovery patterns. Twenty-two percent of experts expect a “double up” next spring, and a majority...
by Mike Albanese | Jun 5, 2020 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News
FHA Reverses Current Policy on Mortgages in Forbearance The new mortgagee letter recognizes borrowers impacted by COVID-19 that met all requirements set forth by the Administration before the pandemic. The post FHA Reverses Current Policy on Mortgages in Forbearance...
by Mike Albanese | Jun 4, 2020 | Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Market
Homebuying is Going Virtual Click through to read about the number of potential buyers who would purchase a home without stepping foot in it. The post Homebuying is Going Virtual appeared first on theMReport.com. Homebuyers: For access to all listings and to find a...
by Mike Albanese | Jun 3, 2020 | Mortgages and Mortgage Loan News, Real Estate Prices
While values have increased annually every month since February 2012, a new projection says that could change over the next year. The post Are Home Prices Heading For a Decline? appeared first on theMReport.com. Homebuyers: For access to all listings and to find a...
