Here are a few national real estate-related stories that came across my screen this week…
- from RealtyTrac: One in Four U.S. Foreclosures are “Zombies” Vacated by Homeowner, Not Yet Repossessed By Foreclosing Lender
- from CoreLogic: 39,000 Completed Foreclosures in December 2014
- from HousingWire: Black Knight: Recent REO sales gross higher recovery of unpaid balance — Monthly prepayment rate highest since February 2009
- from FreddieMac: Borrowers Who Refinanced in 2014 Saving Approximately $5 Billion in Interest Payments
- from CNBC: A third of mortgage holders don’t know their rate
- from FreddieMac: Mortgage Rates Move Higher on Strong Jobs Report
- from FannieMae: Consumers’ Positive Financial Attitudes a Good Sign for Housing
- from CNNMoney: 2015: The year to buy a house
