Have you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story. The truth is, if you compare the current numbers with what usually happens in the market, […]
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Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
If you’ve been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you’re thinking about buying or selling a house. But the truth is, even though the numbers are going up, the data shows the housing market isn’t headed […]
Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon
Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today
Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says: “. . . don’t expect a housing bust like the mid-2000s, as lending standards in this housing cycle have been much tighter […]
CNET Co-Founder Halsey Minor Buys Back His Foreclosed Farm
CNET Co-Founder Halsey Minor Buys Back His Foreclosed Farm Posted: 05 Jan 2010 01:41 PM PST According to Business Insider, CNET co-founder Halsey Minor (pictured left) rescued his own 200-acre Charlottesville, VA farm from foreclosure yesterday as he bought the loan back for more than he owed. It’s a strange story that involves Minor bidding […]