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National Industry News – Up, Up, and Away…

Up – Household Earnings A US Census Bureau report shows an earnings increase greater than any in the past 17 years. Read more in this article from Builder. Up – Mortgage Applications Total mortgage applications for home purchases and refinances increased 4.2 percent. Read the full report from Mortgage Bankers Association here: Mortgage Applications Increase… Read More »

Housing Forecast for 2016

Fannie Mae’s housing forecast for 2016 is looking favorable with a healthy increase in the number of home sales. They are also projecting an increase in housing starts. These increases are projected despite a predicted increase in mortgage interest rates and a rise in median home prices. Keeping Current Matters helps us understand these numbers… Read More »