Gary Pierpont Blog

Julia Bunch, writing for Forbes, examines the growing trend of baby boomers (those born between 1945 and 1964), and their favored investments in order to afford retirement. More, here.

 

Bankrate reports the decrease in 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages. More, here.

 

The Washington Post published an excerpt from Jack Schneider, co-host of  the education policy podcast Have You Heard, examining the efficacy of the school rating tools offered by real estate companies. More, here.

 

CNN Money shares an article and accompanying video on 4 mortgage misconceptions that could cost you. More, here.

 

Realtor.com has a new article on the amount of time it takes to get a mortgage. More, here.

 

Clare Trapasso, on Realtor.com, has a piece on a recent survey conducted by Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey where 61% of Americans think now is a good time to sell their home. More, here.

 

USA Today shared 6 questions to ask prior to getting a mortgage. More, here.

 

The Motley Fool has a breakdown of the current drop in mortgage rates. More, here.

 

The Motley Fool has assembled a list of ten mortgage rules you should know before applying for a mortgage. More, here.

 

Realtor.com has a piece today on The most—and least—affordable beach towns in the United States. More, here.