Search Results for : Foreclosure

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Freeing Foreclosures

Current sellers may benefit in the short-term from fewer foreclosures on the market, which account for large percentage of transactions currently. RealtyTrac estimates that distressed sales account for a third of the residential real estate market, and depressing home prices by about 26%. Originally published at https://realtyevolved.net by Sherwin Sucaldito.

Rentals, REITs and Growth

Builders, landlords and investors are carefully watching the apartment sector, determining the health, and potential decline of demand and return of investment in the city. With the pace of apartment building and current supply increasing recently there are concerns that there could potentially be an oversupply. After the bust, the […]

FHA’s Financial Woes

An independent audit last month revealed that the Federal Housing Administration had a $16.3 billion deficit ($30.3 billion in cash reserves as of Sept. 30 to cover $46.6 billion in projected losses), most of which, accounted for loans backed between 2007-2009.  Agency officials however have stressed that it has no […]

FHA Premiums Lowered for Refis

FHA is lowering its mortgage insurance premiums to help borrowers refinance into lower interest rates.  Additional help to military who have been wrongly foreclosed on or denied the opportunity to refinance as well, as announced by President Obama earlier this week FHA is reducing its up-front premium to .01 percent, […]

Monthly Lender Mediated Sales Reports

The monthly lender-mediated sales report tracks sales and changes in median prices with properties that are remarked with those marked in MRED’s MLS database as “Foreclosed,” “REO,” “Pre-Foreclosure” or “Short Sale.” Residential activity only. Monthly Lender Mediated Report Full (Available to current subscribers)

Evolving Trends: Smart Cities

The harsh reality of the market today can become a catalyst to drive innovation.  Developers, builders and manufacturers alike are looking for ways to not only sustain business, but growth.  Though there is much speculation on how to achieve such sustainable business, many have contemplated going the way of cost-effective […]