Mortgage Programs and Loans For First Time Home Buyers
11 Financing Programs for First-Time Home Buyers Are you looking to find a first-time home buyers program? A first-time home-buying loan is something that many folks ask both real estate agents and mortgage brokers about. It's an excellent question to ask as there are ...
Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Inch Back Up This Week
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate inched up to 6.12% this week from 6.09% last week. The average rate a year ago was 3.69%.
More homeowners tap equity juiced by soaring prices
Homeowners are increasingly tapping their equity, taking advantage of big gains following years of soaring housing prices.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital files permits for high-rises in $1B project – largest in city history
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has filed construction permits to build foundations for $1 billion high-rise towers that, upon completion, would be the largest by dollar amount in city history.
EP3’s plans for mixed-use development on Union include Whataburger, hotel, townhomes
Site plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of the former police station on Union in Midtown. They include a five-story hotel, townhomes - and a Whataburger location.
My Real Estate Goals for 2023 and a Recap of 2022
I love setting goals, trying to accomplish them, and usually failing miserably! I say that in a joking manner but I really don't mind not accomplishing all of my goals because that is not what goals are for. Goals are to help you do better and go farther than you would ...
What is Earnest Deposit Money and How Much Is It?
Earnest Money/House Deposits Explained What is earnest money? How much is earnest deposit money? How does earnest money work? What's the difference between earnest money and down payment funds? These are all common questions that home buyers ask real estate agents dail...
Memphis private development stuck in an interest rate-related standstill
While public and nonprofit developments have moved along, several high-profile projects in Memphis have struggled to get financing and development agreements in place as raising capital has remained difficult.
Fed Lifts Rate by Quarter-Point, Says Inflation is Easing
The Fed's rate increase Wednesday, though smaller than its half-point hike in December and the four three-quarter-point hikes before that, will likely further raise the costs of many consumer and business loans and the risk of a recession.
Home Downsizing: Avoid These Common Mistakes
Downsizing The Home and Avoiding Mistakes Do you want to downsize from your current house? Downsizing homes is a significant life decision. If you have owned a home for a while, you have probably heard of downsizing-of selling your current home for something smaller, m...