7 Common HARP Questions Answered
By Robert Koller The government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has helped millions of homeowners save hundreds of dollars a month on their mortgage payments, and it might help you, too —...
View Article3 Overlooked Q4 Seller Niches
Have you ever lost something in your home or office, spent hours looking for it and then realized it was right under your nose (in your pocket) the whole time? Not only have I hunted the world over for...
View Article30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Spike 17 Basis Points
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.22 percent, the highest rate reported since late September and...
View ArticleYoko Ono Selling West Village Penthouse
Yoko Ono’s penthouse is on the market, but according to her, it won’t be selling anytime soon because the building’s co-op is interfering. John Lennon’s widow bought the penthouse at 49 Downing St,...
View ArticleShould You Invest in Out-of-Town Real Estate?
In many areas of the country, such as coastal cities, it’s getting harder to find a fair real estate investment deal. This leads many to consider whether out-of-town properties might be a better...
View ArticleU.S. Homes Spending Less Time on the Market
The housing market is improving every day, and as a result, homes nationwide spent far fewer days listed for sale according to Zillow. Homes sold in the U.S. in September spent a median of 86 days,...
View ArticleFor Sale: Homes Designed by Famous Architects
Most homes start with a vision — a picture of how the space will function and the mood it will evoke. To see how famous architects have left their mark on homes across the country, we’ve gathered a few...
View ArticleTips for Underwater Borrowers Looking to Refinance
By Laurie Redmond Underwater on your mortgage and still haven’t refinanced? Here are some lender tips on refinancing through HARP, a government-backed program to help underwater homeowners lower their...
View Article3 Reasons Your Buyers Aren’t Closing Escrow
So much of life in the real estate business is uncertain. So you spend a ton of your time feeding the top of your funnel with qualified buyers and sellers, and much of the rest executing your...
View Article30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Plummet 16 Basis Points
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages fell this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.06 percent, down from 4.22 percent at this same time last...
View ArticleUnderstanding the New Ability to Repay Rule | Real Estate Coaching
The next time you go back to the bank for a new mortgage loan, your lender may be asking you a few more personal questions. It’s part of the new Ability to Repay rule that lenders are subject to as...
View ArticleUS Home Values Fall for Second Straight Month in October
National home values fell in October from September, according to the October Zillow Real Estate Market Reports, the second month in a row of falling home values and the first consecutive monthly...
View Article30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.14 percent, up from 4.06 percent at this same time last week....
View ArticleThe Price of Mega-Mansions Around the Country
Imagine a NHL rink plus a full-size tennis court. That’s the same size as a mega-mansion measuring about 20,000 square feet. To get an idea of how much these homes cost around the country, we’ve...
View ArticleKey Factors in Securing a Mortgage
For most Americans, buying a home is the most expensive purchase of their lifetime, and obtaining a mortgage can be particularly stressful. Research and preparation won’t take all the worry out of...
View Article30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Consecutive Week
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose again this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.25 percent, up from 4.14 percent at this same time last...
View ArticleReal Estate Predictions & the Hottest Housing Markets for 2014
For more information about the predictions, visit Zillow Research.
View ArticleHow to Find Home Buying Credits
Buying your first home is an exciting process, but it can also be a nerve-racking experience. You invest a lot of time and energy seeking out the right home in the right neighborhood. Then the real...
View ArticleThe Makings of a Hobbit Home
With the premiere of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” this Friday, Bilbo Baggins will return to the big screen on his epic journey through Middle-Earth. Although he may not make it back to the...
View Article30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly
Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week, with the current rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace at 4.26 percent, up slightly from 4.25 percent at this same time...
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