Loans for home buyers without standard proof of income, such as pay stubs and W-2 forms from employers, are returning to the mortgage industry.  These “stated income” loans were in disfavor after the subprime lending debacle, but these loans for self-emplyed and retired people are regaining a place in the lending marketplace.  Read the full…

Since bottoming out in 2011, the total market (all categories of property) through 2018 has gained 117% in unit sales, and 164% in dollar sales. Single-family home unit sales are now 20% below the level recorded in 2005. Inadequate inventory of homes for sale is limiting sales. Prices are rising, and homes are selling faster than they used to.