Luke Mullins

Jumbo Mortgage Rates Hit 4-Year Lows: 5 Things to Know

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

More banks in the market helps drive rates lower. more >>

Will the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Be Extended?

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 18, 2009

As the deadline nears, some lawmakers and interest groups want the federal incentive expanded. more >>

Housing Starts Reach 9-Month High: 4 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 17, 2009

The Commerce Department has released a report on new home construction in August. more >>

America's Most--and Least--Expensive States for Closing Costs

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

Bankrate.com has released a new study on the fees associated with home buying. more >>

Less International Interest in U.S. Real Estate: 6 Things to Know

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

The National Association of Realtors says foreign investors' enthusiasm for U.S. properties is falling. more >>

Home Buyers Are Losing Bargaining Power: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 10, 2009

As the housing market stabilizes, buyers aren't landing the discounts they once were, a new report says. more >>

Feds Move to Boost Mortgage Modifications: 5 Things to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 9, 2009

Under pressure from the government, mortgage servicers are stepping up modification efforts. more >>

Foreclosure Sales and Home Prices

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

Higher levels of foreclosure sales are exacerbating the decline in home prices. more >>

Buying Property for Your College Student: 7 Considerations

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - September 3, 2009

What you should know before purchasing that condo or house for your child at college more >>

Housing Market Stabilization 'Undeniable': 5 Things to Know

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

The National Association of Realtors' pending home sales index for July came in stronger than expected. more >>

15 Great Underpriced College Towns

By Luke Mullins - Money - September 2, 2009

Real estate bargain hunters should check out the houses in these great university locales. more >>

The Top 5 Causes of Accidental Home Injury Deaths—and How to Prevent Them

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - August 31, 2009

A look at some simple (and inexpensive) ways to reduce the threat of serious injuries in your house more >>

Americans Downsize Home Improvement Projects: 5 Things to Know

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

In the face of an uncertain economy, Americans are making fewer large-scale home improvements. more >>

List of 'Problem' Banks Swells: Is Your Money Safe?

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

The tally of banks that have become worrisome to federal regulators has hit a 15-year high. more >>

America's 10 Best Places to Grow Up

By Luke Mullins - Money - August 19, 2009

Low crime, strong schools, green spaces, and fun activities are key ingredients for a happy childhood. more >>

The Home of the Future: 8 Innovations in Store

By Luke Mullins - Money - July 29, 2009

A peek at the typical American home in the not-so-distant future. more >>

Home Sales Beat Expectations: What's Next? 5 Things to Know

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

New residential real estate sales came in above their estimates in June. more >>

9 Ways to Salvage an Ailing Credit Score

By Luke Mullins - Money - July 20, 2009

Today's mortgage costs are dirt cheap—if you've got the right FICO rating. more >>

Why Do Home Foreclosures Keep Rising? 6 Things You Need to Know

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

Despite the Obama administration's efforts, home foreclosures increased 15 percent from a year earlier. more >>

America's 10 Best Undervalued Places to Live

By Luke Mullins - Money - July 16, 2009

The real estate bust has created some attractive bargain opportunities in certain housing markets. more >>

Government Insured Share of Mortgage Applications Spike

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - July 13, 2009

With private markets increasingly tight, Uncle Sam is playing a bigger role in the mortgage market. more >>

The Top 10 Mortgage Fraud States For 2008

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

The FBI has released a new report on the financial crime. more >>

Job Losses Drive Consumer Delinquencies to Record Highs

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

The American Bankers Association says home equity credit delinquencies have hit new highs. more >>

Obama's Housing Rescue Expands: 6 Things to Know

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

Under new rules, additional "underwater" borrowers would qualify for help. more >>

Mortgage Modification Efforts So Far: 5 Things You Need to Know

By Luke Mullins - The Home Front - July 1, 2009

Federal regulators have released a report examining the industry's efforts to restructure troubled loans. more >>