Research Articles

Nashville Mortgage Rates Lower, Home Sales Up
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Freddie Mac reported mortgage rates near 5.85% in March 2008 as declining home prices improved affordability and contributed to a modest rise in home sales.
Nashville Makes News as Affordable Market
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A Bizjournals study ranked Nashville among the more affordable housing markets in the United States based on household income and housing cost ratios.
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6%, Again
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Long term mortgage rates moved back below the 6% threshold after remaining above that level for more than a month. According to Freddie Mac, the...
The Best Places To Buy Foreclosed Property
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A historical overview of a Forbes report naming Nashville among the best U.S. markets to buy foreclosed homes during the late-2000s housing transition.
The Icon In The Gulch – Nashville, TN
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This historical post examines the development and presale activity of The Icon condominium tower during Nashville’s early downtown residential expansion.
30-Year Mortgage Rates On The Decline
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This historical update reviews the decline in 30-year mortgage rates to 6.03% as economic weakness pushed bond yields lower during the late-2000s housing transition.
HUD Releases New FHA, Conforming Loan Limits – Home Sales Stable
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This historical post reviews HUD’s updated FHA and conforming loan limits and their impact on mortgage access during the late-2000s housing transition.