Category Archives: Real Estate News

Foreclosure ‘Rocket Docket’ Done

Page 1 of 2 | Next PageShow Entire Article Too many foreclosures and too little time. That was the impetus behind the so-called “rocket docket” in Florida, where judges could blow through a thousand cases a day. And they had … Continue reading

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Who Will Buy the Foreclosures?

Page 1 of 2 | Next PageShow Entire Article Not to sound like a broken record, but only when we work through the vast inventory and shadow inventory of foreclosed properties, can home prices bottom and housing recover overall. Obviously … Continue reading

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Credit Rules the Housing Market

Page 1 of 2 | Next PageShow Entire Article Existing home sales were basically flat in April, down close to one percent month-to-month and down nearly 13 percent year-over-ear, but you have to remember last year we were heavily under … Continue reading

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No Housing Recovery Without Private Label Mortgage Investors

Page 1 of 3 | Next PageShow Entire Article Despite the lowest interest rate on the 30 year fixed in six months, mortgage applications to purchase a new home fell last week, over 3 percent. In fact, purchase application volume … Continue reading

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Can Lack of Inventory Save Housing?

Page 1 of 4 | Next PageShow Entire Article The current supply of homes on the market is the best indicator of the future health of the housing market. Let me say that again: Inventories matter. Despite the fact that … Continue reading

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