Union 1st, Inc.

08/22/2018

Did you splurge on a big summer vacation? Check out four apps that can help you save money, from serving up promo codes on stores and restaurants to diverting your spare change for savings.

07/26/2018

Buying a home is an emotional journey like no other. From feeling anxiety to pure joy, and even a little possible frustration, here are four emotions that you can expect when buying a home.

05/26/2018

The most up-to-date look at housing prices and market trends.

11/16/2017

Myths & Realities of a Reverse Mortgage

02/07/2017

Increased availability and flexibility in jumbo lending was the principal reason for an increase in the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA's) Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) in January. An increase in the index indicates a loosening of lending standards. The MCAI increased by 1.1 percent…

01/03/2017

For the sixth consecutive month , the CoreLogic Home Price Index (HPI) increased on an annual basis by a greater degree than it had in the previous month. The HPI for November 2016 indicates that there was a 7.1 percent appreciation in home prices nationally when compared to November 2015. The year-...

10/13/2016

06/24/2016

Last week, we discussed the reasons that Brexit would be a big deal for mortgage rates. This week, we see it was even bigger than imagined. But mortgage rates certainly have NOT flirted with all-time lows in the same way US Treasuries have. What's up with that?

03/16/2016

Huntington Beach Housing Stats

12/29/2015

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