Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. They’re still some way off their highs in the first week of this month. But they’re drifting away from […] Continue reading
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Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 19, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates barely moved yesterday. In some ways, that was disappointing. Because, had the mayhem in stock markets translated into bond markets, we might […] Continue reading
Should buyers worry about home values falling? (Podcast)
Skyrocketing home prices have some buyers worried about their new home’s value dropping. While a small correction could come, the market should stay stable. Continue reading
NAR’s Yun: ‘The Market Is Quite Unusual’
Listed homes are selling swiftly even though home prices are much higher than a year ago. Yet, home sales are heading down. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report. Continue reading….
A Swimming Pool Isn’t Always a Goldmine
Many American homeowners say they find owning a pool is too risky and expensive, a new survey finds. Continue reading….
Rents Jump to New Record Once Again
The rental market boom continues, and renters are paying a lot more—with few signs of that slowing. Continue reading….
Buyers Reveal Their Most Unexpected Housing Costs
Real estate pros may be able to help their clients better prepare for the full costs of homeownership. Continue reading….
Homebuilding Slows as Buyers Hesitate
Construction takes a dip as rising costs may be even more problematic in the new-home sector. Continue reading….
The government can help with your down payment. Here’s how
Down payment assistance programs are growing in popularity, as they improve home buyer offers in today’s extreme housing market. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 17, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates barely moved yesterday as markets took a breather after last week’s volatility. We’ll have to wait to see how long that relative […] Continue reading