News

Builder confidence hits 20-month high by Ryan Smith
Builders are increasingly optimistic about the market for single-family homes, but remain cautious due to a slowing economy
Refinances shoot up to almost 50% as interest rates hit 9-month low by Candyd Mendoza
Conventional refis made up over 55% of total conventional loans in September

Here are the housing markets where you can get more bang for your million bucks by Candyd Mendoza
The typical $1 million US home is 2,200 square feet and features four bedrooms
Mortgage trading and exchange firm MAXEX adds COO to its executive team by Candyd Mendoza
The mortgage vet will help enhance the company’s business operations and service offerings
MGIC partners with OpenClose for mortgage insurance ordering integration by Candyd Mendoza
MGIC now offers rates quotes and mortgage insurance via OpenClose’s LenderAssist

Are your investors properly prepared to get into the market? by Kimberly Greene
Private lending isn’t the free-for-all that many people presume it is, and there are ways for investors to ensure they’re prepared to get the best deal
Adding smart tech upgrades to your next investment property by Erica Sikoski
Smart technology isn’t just a fad, and adding some features to your next investment property can help set it apart
Find the right property, the right funding, and the right people by Ryan Rose
New real estate investors often experience the same problems, but locating solutions to those problems beforehand will make the process more lucrative