Luke Mullins

Expanded First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Becomes Law

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - November 6, 2009

One day after the measure won Congressional approval, President Obama has signed it. more >>

Fed Not Raising Rates Anytime Soon: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - November 4, 2009

The Federal Reserve says it will keep rates at "exceptionally low levels" for "an extended period." more >>

Are Home Sales Headed for a Late Fall Slide?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - November 2, 2009

Pending home sales increased 6 percent in September, the National Association of Realtors said. more >>

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Gets Obama Nod

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 29, 2009

The Obama administration has expressed support for pushing back the popular tax perk's deadline. more >>

Weak Home Sales Suggest a Slog of a Recovery

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 28, 2009

The Commerce Department reports that September new-home sales fell 4 percent from August. more >>

What a Median-Priced Home Looks Like in 10 Different Cities

By Luke Mullins - Money - October 27, 2009

Exploring how far your real estate dollar will stretch in various American housing markets more >>

Home Price Declines Becoming Less Jarring

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 27, 2009

A closely watched gauge of the housing market provides encouragement. But will it prove short lived? more >>

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit: All Sorts of Sketchy Claims

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 22, 2009

Federal officials have identified more than $600 million in questionable credits. more >>

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher, Refinancing Applications Drop

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 21, 2009

Rising home loan costs are pushing would-be refinancers out of the market. more >>

Home Building Figures Come in Weaker Than Expected

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 20, 2009

Although September housing starts improved slightly from August, forecasters were disappointed. more >>

Obama Expands Housing Rescue (Again): 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 19, 2009

The administration has unveiled a new plan to support state and local housing finance agencies. more >>

Foreclosure Epidemic Reaching More Expensive Homes

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 16, 2009

The labor market has supplanted over-leveraged borrowers as the driving force behind home foreclosures. more >>

Why Obama's Housing Rescue Hasn't Prevented Record Foreclosures

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 15, 2009

Days after Treasury hit a key loan-modification benchmark, home foreclosures have set a new record. more >>

Mortgage Rates Seen Below 6% Through 2010

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 14, 2009

The Mortgage Bankers Association has released its forecast for the housing market and economy. more >>

10 Secrets of Off-Season Home Buying

By Luke Mullins - Money - October 14, 2009

As the housing market heads into its sluggish months, savvy buyers can squeeze out some nice deals. more >>

House Votes to Extend First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for Service Members

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 8, 2009

The development comes amid mounting speculation over the future of the popular tax perk. more >>

Social Security's Wheel of Fortune

By Luke Mullins - Money - October 8, 2009

The nation's retirement safety net is wearing thin. Is your check safe? more >>

Top 10 Cities for Reduced-Price Listings

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 8, 2009

More than a quarter of homes on the market have lowered their listing prices at least once, Trulia says. more >>

Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5 Percent, Time to Refinance?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 7, 2009

With home loan costs heading back toward historic lows, more homeowners are applying to refinance. more >>

Apartment Vacancy Rate Set to Break Record

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - October 6, 2009

Even as home ownership rates dip, landlords are having an increasingly difficult time finding tenants. more >>

The Risks and Rewards of Reverse Mortgages

By Luke Mullins - Money - October 2, 2009

Such loans can be a nice tool for seniors who grasp their features and drawbacks. more >>

10 Hard-Hit Housing Markets That Are Ready to Rebound

By Luke Mullins - Money - October 1, 2009

After slumping, home prices in these 10 cities are expected to rise over the next three to five years. more >>

Backlog of Unsold New Homes Dwindling: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 25, 2009

A report on the housing market shows that discount prices are helping to trim the glut of unsold homes. more >>

Home Sales Unexpectedly Drop in August: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 24, 2009

A new report on the housing market shows sales gave back some of their gains last month. more >>

Fed Moves to Maintain Low Mortgage Rates: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 23, 2009

The central bank will extend its mortgage-bond purchasing program by 3 months. more >>