Housing Sentiment May Be Bouncing Back

Respondents to Fannie Mae's January National Housing Survey adopted a new outlook to go along with the new year, primarily in responses about their personal financial situation.  As a result, the Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) increased 1.2 point to 84.7, taking back some of the 2.3 points it shed in December.

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Uber launches electric scooters and bikes in Mesa, Scottsdale

SCOTTSDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS5) -- Uber has launched scooters and dockless electric bikes in Scottsdale and Mesa.

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Mr. Cooper laying off 109 mortgage employees in California

Over the last several months, layoffs have hit companies across the housing industry as the industry works to find solid footing in a shifting mortgage market.

Read more... https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47921-mr-cooper-laying-off-109-mortgage-employees-in-california

Help for first time-homebuyers: FHA ups loans limits to $314,827 in metro Phoenix

Rising metro Phoenix home prices and mortgage rates are making it tougher for many buyers.

Read more... https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/real-estate/catherine-reagor/2018/12/30/fha-raises-mortgage-limits-phoenix-housing-market-first-time-buyers-home-prices/2378822002/