Tag Archives: Homeowners
FHA Homeowners Recover from Foreclosures More Quickly
(MCT)—R.C. and Stacy Davis lost their condominium to foreclosure in 2009, a bad break that seemed destined to keep them from buying another home for many years. Yet last week — only three years after their foreclosure — the couple … Continue reading
FHA Homeowners Recover from Foreclosures More Quickly
(MCT)—R.C. and Stacy Davis lost their condominium to foreclosure in 2009, a bad break that seemed destined to keep them from buying another home for many years. Yet last week — only three years after their foreclosure — the couple … Continue reading
Homeowners Recover 13.5 Percent of Lost Equity Through Q3
Rising home values have brought homeowner equity to its highest level since the third quarter of 2008 and helped lift 1.3 million families above water. Homeowner equity jumped $ 406 billion, or 5.9 percent, to $ 7,275 billion in the … Continue reading
17 Percent of Homeowners Undervalue Their Home
About one out of eight, or 17 percent, of homeowners with a mortgage believes their home is worth less than the amount they owe, when in fact the opposite is true. This suggests that large numbers of owners are undervaluing … Continue reading
To Remodel or Not to Remodel: 7 Questions Homeowners Need to Ask Before Commencing Construction
In the age of HGTV, home and garden magazines, Pinterest, and more, the thought of remodeling your home might be tempting. After all, there’s a lot to love about redesigning, updating, and maximizing your space. Plus, whether you’re thinking of … Continue reading
Homeowners Can Receive Mortgage Counseling
Regional Spotlight—Wells Fargo & Company has invited nearly 40,000 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, and Wells Fargo Home Equity customers facing financial hardships to a New York City Home Preservation Workshop to be held next week in Brooklyn. … Continue reading
Homeowners Can Receive Mortgage Counseling
Regional Spotlight—Wells Fargo & Company has invited nearly 40,000 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial, and Wells Fargo Home Equity customers facing financial hardships to a New York City Home Preservation Workshop to be held next week in Brooklyn. … Continue reading
House-Obsessed Homeowners Get Inspired by Social Media
The Internet makes it easier than ever before to find home improvement inspiration. Social networking sites have taken the place of word of mouth between neighbors, and popular sites like Houzz and Pinterest let users share ideas and opinions on … Continue reading
70 Percent of Affluent Homeowners Looking to DIY Projects to Save Money
According to the Summer 2012 Merrill Edge Report, many mass affluent Americans are willing to make short-term sacrifices in order to get their finances in better shape. The report, released on April 26 by Bank of America, explores the financial … Continue reading
79 Percent of Refinancing Homeowners Maintain or Reduce Mortgage Debt in First Quarter
Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) released the results of its first quarter refinance analysis showing homeowners who refinance continue to strengthen their fiscal house. In the first quarter of 2012, 79 percent of homeowners who refinanced their first-lien home mortgage either … Continue reading