A poll of more than 1,300 homeowners conducted by Harris Interactive, found that while 96 percent of Americans comparison-shopped for “anything,” only 61 percent said they did so for mortgages. The remaining 39 percent took out home loans based on just one quote — even though 9 in 10 of those buyers said they knew that rates varied among lenders.

Cash buyers lift housing
Buyers in markets around the U.S. are snapping up homes in all-cash deals, betting that prices are at or near bottom and breathing life into some of the nation’s most battered housing markets.

Survey: Mortgage process has become too confusing
A new survey shows that Americans’ confusion over mortgage applications has become one of the most challenging aspects of buying a home today.

Housing bubbles are few and far between
What’s the outlook for home prices over the next decade? It’s not easy to tell.

Did anyone catch this article in last weekend’s LA Times?  “Under the Obama administration plan, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's function in financing home loans would be largely taken over by private companies in five to 10 years.

Although many home buyers believe there could be another dip in prices, they are still prepared to buy today; some because of today's low interest rates, others because they have been waiting for several years and want to be in their own home - they are tired of sitting on the sidelines. If you have been waiting for the market to turn before you list your home for sale, you might be waiting longer than you think... if you fall into this category, give me a call and let's discuss your specifics.  

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