Adjustable-rate mortgages can carry some risks but as rates rise, more home buyers may turn to them. Continue reading….
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Home Features That May Boost Sales Price
04
Apr
Find out the amenities in each room of the house that could make the most difference. Continue reading….
Priced-Out Buyers May Dampen Market Growth
04
Apr
For first-time home shoppers, the costs of buying the same home this year compared to last year have risen by 40% due to rising prices and rates. Continue reading….
Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 2, and rate forecast for next week
03
Apr
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. But that didn’t reflect the week, which was a good one for those rates. Not great, but good. Last […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, April 1, 2022
01
Apr
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched lower yesterday, continuing this week’s run of good news. However, they were still higher yesterday evening than they had been seven […] Continue reading
What’s a ‘Premier Suburb?’
01
Apr
Offering city-like amenities, premier suburbs are more costly than traditional suburbs. About 76% of the 100 top ranked suburbs in the country are more expensive than the principal city in the same metro area. Continue reading….
Buyers Stick Close to Home in Their House Searches
01
Apr
The “Great Migration” may be closer to home than originally thought. Most house hunters say they want a new home within 50 miles of their current residence. Continue reading….
Borrowing Costs Jump as Rates Continue to Increase
01
Apr
For the fourth consecutive week, mortgage rates surged, rising from 3.76% to 4.67% in March alone. Continue reading….
How Risk Rating 2.0 Makes Flood Insurance More Equitable
01
Apr
NAR has released two videos to help explain why FEMA’s new flood insurance rating system is beneficial to you and your clients. Continue reading….
Mortgage and refinance rates today, March 31, 2022
31
Mar
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell again yesterday, and by another worthwhile amount. Falls over the last two days have made a real difference. But don’t get […] Continue reading
