There were several reports floating around today that Zillow is in talks to buy its smaller rival Trulia for a whole lot of money, despite… Read More »Zillow to Buy Trulia for $3.5 Billion in Stock

Are you still looking to buy a place before time runs out? Don’t want to miss out on the next big housing boom? Well, it… Read More »Home Prices Are Expected to Peak in 2016, Then Do Pretty Much Nothing Through 2022

Life has gotten a lot more convenient over the past decade thanks to our friend the Internet. Today, we can shop for clothes, groceries, and… Read More »Opendoor Review: Get an Offer for Your Home in Just 24 Hours

You’d think that someone so heavily involved in the mortgage world would have a family full of homeowners, but that’s not the case with David… Read More »The Daughter of Mortgage Bankers Association President David Stevens Doesn’t Want a Mortgage

If we’ve learned anything from Goldilocks and the Three Bears, it’s that we should strive for “just right,” no matter if it’s porridge or home… Read More »Hooray, Home Price Gains Are Slowing and Should Be Just Right by Year End

I’m getting sick and tired of hearing about how restrictive and constrained mortgage lending standards are these days. It’s really not that hard to get… Read More »Mortgage Lending Standards Aren’t Too Tight, Really

Homeowners opt for ARMs instead of fixed mortgages for a number of reasons, but it’s mostly to save money. After all, adjustable-rate mortgages are offered… Read More »You Can Have an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage, But Only If You Educate Yourself First

If you watch Shark Tank, you’re quite familiar with Kevin O’Leary, the cynical money loving, yet somehow likable venture capitalist. Well, now he’s also a… Read More »Mr. Wonderful of Shark Tank Fame Thinks Real Estate Is a Crappy Investment