Top 10 Hot Housing Markets to Watch in 2015

We’re closing out the best year in the U.S. economic recovery since the recession hit in 2008. For the most part, the housing market has rebounded. And plenty of places are reaping the benefits. Where can you find these hot housing markets? Realtor.com® Chief...

Jobless claims improve, drop below 300k

Jobless claims improve, drop below 300k By Steve Benen There was a surprising bump last week in initial unemployment claims, interrupting an otherwise encouraging trend, but as expected, the new data from the Labor Department points in the right direction. The number...

Lending Outside the Guidelines

A growing number of lenders are courting borrowers who have been shut out of the mortgage market despite their sound financial circumstances. In particular, these companies see a burgeoning market in the self-employed as well as in households with a single negative...

How to Sell Your Home During the Winter

Winter presents its own unique set of challenges. It is not the ideal time to put your home on the market if you live where it gets cold and rains or snows, primarily because your home won’t show as well. However, there are steps you can take to brighten your...

A growing number of lenders are courting borrowers who have been shut out of the mortgage market despite their sound financial circumstances. In particular, these companies see a burgeoning market in the self-employed as well as in households with a single negative...