How to get mortgage approval if your student loan is in forbearance
Federal student loan forbearance may sound great, but it could impact your ability to get a mortgage. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for a home loan while your payments are paused.
Federal student loan forbearance may sound great, but it could impact your ability to get a mortgage. Here’s what you need to know about qualifying for a home loan while your payments are paused.
Millions of homeowners can lower mortgage payments by refinancing right now
Mortgage refinancing can help millions of homeowners to reduce the amount of their monthly payments and save money. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage refinancing can help millions of homeowners to reduce the amount of their monthly payments and save money. Here's what you need to know.
Mortgage interest rates forecast for rest of 2020
Mortgage rates are currently at or near record lows, but they could fall further. Check out this mortgage interest rates forecast to learn more.
Mortgage rates are currently at or near record lows, but they could fall further. Check out this mortgage interest rates forecast to learn more.
FOX 7 Discussion: Property tax threat ahead of voter decision on Project Connect
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Mark Roberts, executive director of the McCombs Real Estate Center at the University of Texas, joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss how Gov. Abbott's proposed legislation punishing cities who defund police could affect Project Connect and the property taxes of Austin residents.
Historic Missouri home for sale with fully functioning jail attached
A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.
A historic home in Fayette, Missouri is for sale, equipped with its own fully functioning jail — complete with booking area and cells.
US new home sales jump 13.8% in June
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
The Commerce Department reported Friday that the June gain pushed sales of new homes to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 776,000. The increase follows a 19.4% jump in May.
Renting? Federal eviction relief expires July 24 as Congress debates extension — here’s what you need to know
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
A federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Friday, which puts many Americans at risk of facing eviction or losing their home.
City of Austin provides details on Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Officials held a briefing to discuss the design and funding of the $17 million rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19.
Officials held a briefing to discuss the design and funding of the $17 million rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19.
Mortgage applications are rising dramatically — here’s why
Why are Americans still buying homes, despite the ongoing pandemic? A few factors are at play.
Why are Americans still buying homes, despite the ongoing pandemic? A few factors are at play.
How to get a mortgage rate below 3%
Trying to save money? Try to get a mortgage loan when the rates are low.
Trying to save money? Try to get a mortgage loan when the rates are low.
Study finds "homes for sale" search increases by 108% in Austin
According to research done by Lendingtree.com, many of the largest U.S. metros have seen an increase in home-buying interest since the COVID-19 lows of 2020.
According to research done by Lendingtree.com, many of the largest U.S. metros have seen an increase in home-buying interest since the COVID-19 lows of 2020.
US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Mortgage rates are going down — see how much you can save now
Scoring even a slightly lower interest rate could save you tens of thousands of dollars.
Scoring even a slightly lower interest rate could save you tens of thousands of dollars.
If you're looking to refinance your mortgage, avoid these roadblocks
Make smart decisions when it comes to a mortgage refinance.
Make smart decisions when it comes to a mortgage refinance.
Mortgage refinance: Everything you need to know
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
With interest rates in steep decline, it’s a good time to refinance a mortgage. Just make sure you’re taking the right steps.
3 mortgage refinancing mistakes that could prevent you from getting the best deal
A mortgage refinance loan can save you money but you need to be smart about when and how you refinance. Here are three common mistakes you should aim to avoid.
A mortgage refinance loan can save you money but you need to be smart about when and how you refinance. Here are three common mistakes you should aim to avoid.
Maryland mansion with unique replica town in basement listed for $4.5M
A $4.5 million dollar home up for sale in Potomac, Maryland has been getting a lot of attention on social media partially because it has a "tiny town" in the basement.
A $4.5 million dollar home up for sale in Potomac, Maryland has been getting a lot of attention on social media partially because it has a "tiny town" in the basement.
US existing home sales plunge 17.8% in April
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that last month's decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million units, the slowest pace since September 2011.
Realtors adjust to the new norm during COVID-19 pandemic
Realtors are now using live streams and virtual tours online to show homes to prospective buyers to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus in person.
Realtors are now using live streams and virtual tours online to show homes to prospective buyers to avoid spreading the COVID-19 virus in person.
Texas property appraisal process to be different for some due to coronavirus pandemic
In many counties notices won’t go out as expected. In places they will be sent out, many appraisal district offices are closed.
In many counties notices won’t go out as expected. In places they will be sent out, many appraisal district offices are closed.