Mortgage, US Real Estate

No. of underwater homes declines as sales volumes and prices surge

By Mike Wheatley | October 22, 2015
Housing data from RealtyTrac shows that the number of homes considered to be “seriously underwater”, or at least 25 percent underwater, has fallen to 6.9 million in the third quarter
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Thinking of Accessing Your Home Equity? Things You Should Know

By Allison Halliday | October 16, 2014
Before the recession, many people were able to tap into their home equity but all this changed during the last few years. However now house prices are recovering, more people have regained access to this source of funding that can help pay for renovations or big-ticket items, or to simply reduce debt. According to an […]
Real Estate, US Real Estate

Home Equity Rises, But Is It Enough?

By Mike Wheatley | June 9, 2014
About 312,000 residential properties regained equity in the first quarter of this year, raising the total of residential properties with equity to more than 43 million, CoreLogic reported Thursday in its annual home equity report.
Mortgage, US Real Estate

Underwater Borrowers Regain Equity as Home Prices Rise

By Mike Wheatley | March 21, 2013
Underwater homeowners have been given a tremendous boost by rising home prices over the last 12 months, with more than 1.7 million borrowers regaining equity by the end of 2012. This means that there are now 38.1 million homeowners with equity in the US, according to the latest report from CoreLogic.
Real Estate, US Real Estate

How to Pay For Your Home Improvement Project?

By Guest Author | July 23, 2012
Home improvement projects are always fun and refreshing for everyone but your pocket. Many people undertake a home improvement project and then give up on it midway because they don’t find good financing alternatives. Some don’t even think about it because of the same reason.
Real Estate, Residential, US Real Estate

Less Borrowers Underwater, But It’s Not A Good Sign

By Mike Wheatley | June 8, 2011
The percentage of underwater homeowners, those who owe more than their home is worth, has dropped off slightly in the first quarter of this year, but only because so many homes have gone into foreclosure or been sold off as short sales. Despite the drop off, just over a quarter of US homeowners with mortgages […]
  • Sign up to Realty Biz Buzz
    Get Digital Marketing Training
    right to your inbox
    All Contents © Copyright RealtyBizNews · All Rights Reserved. 2016-2024
    Website Designed by Swaydesign.
    linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram