Cash buyers represent record number of California purchases

Investors and relocating families took advantage of affordable conditions in California and purchased a record number of properties with cash in January.

Monday, March 07 2011 10:09

Mortgage rates remain relatively stable

Buyers looking to accelerate their moving plans and lock in low interest rates enjoyed a stable week for mortgage rates.

Tuesday, February 08 2011 10:33

Borrowers increasingly paying down mortgage debt

Low mortgage rates have not only encouraged many consumers to pack their moving boxes, but have also pushed others into refinancing their home loans.

Wednesday, February 02 2011 10:55

Mortgage lending to decline in 2011 amid slow refinancing

Homeowners will refinance their homes at a slower pace this year, as mortgage rates continue to push the boundaries of affordability. Buyers, on the others, will still demand purchase mortgages to finance their relocation into a new home.

Tuesday, February 01 2011 10:07

Many borrowers unaware of mortgage help programs

Mortgage borrowers in Nevada are walking away from their home loans, even though programs exist that could help them mediate their mortgage problems and aid in their relocation to a new, more affordable home.

Monday, January 31 2011 09:48

Rising mortgage fees could complicate relocations for some

Some consumers might have to put their moving plans on hold once new mortgage fees take effect.

Friday, January 28 2011 10:43

Refinancing increases, but purchasing remains slow

New data from a mortgage trade group shows while loan activity is rising, it's not necessarily because more consumers are securing home loans for their eventual relocation.

Monday, January 24 2011 09:59

Builder confidence holds steady in January

The nation's home builders say they have not yet seen the kind of strong moving activity necessary to raise their outlook for the housing market.

Thursday, January 20 2011 09:54

Mortgage rates continue to fluctuate

Separate reports show that while mortgage rates have come off their recent record-lows, moving into a new home remains an affordable venture.

Monday, January 03 2011 09:49

Survey shows homeownership a dream regardless of race

A new study showed that the dream of moving into a new home remains strong across all cultural groups and ethnicities.

Monday, December 20 2010 09:28

Tight lending conditions complicating matters for buyers

Despite record low mortgage rates and falling home prices, experts say many homebuyers are prevented from moving into new homes because banks have overextended themselves in terms of tightened lending standards.

Wednesday, December 15 2010 09:25

Medical bills throwing a wrench into some consumers' home loans

A report shows that despite otherwise strong credit reports, some mortgage borrowers and those moving into homes are running into credit issues because of past due medical bills that in many cases, they weren't aware of or were even assessed by mistake.

Tuesday, December 14 2010 09:44

Credit scoring changes could affect buyers

Moving to a new home might be a bit more challenging for certain homebuyers, considering recent changes to the two major credit scoring models.

Tuesday, December 07 2010 09:37

Credit scores explained

Whether a person is in the process of getting a mortgage or refinancing, good credit is an essential component of the approval process.

Thursday, November 04 2010 00:41

Tips for checking your credit

When applying for a mortgage or refinancing one, a credit check is a critical factor in the approval process.

Wednesday, November 03 2010 14:10

Improving credit score prior to relocation

Before a person starts looking through the real estate section of the Sunday newspaper, a number of steps must be taken.

Wednesday, October 13 2010 18:46

Moving with mortgage may be out of many's reach

Almost a third of Americans have credit scores so low that they would not likely qualify for a mortgage, according to a new report.

Tuesday, September 28 2010 09:05

Moving made difficult by tightening mortgage standards

While low mortgages purport to make relocating more affordable than ever, some are finding it difficult to qualify for a mortgage in today's economy.

Friday, September 17 2010 08:58