While some millennials are waiting out the active market, many more say they purchased before they expected to lock in a lower rate. Continue reading….
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Fixed-Rate Mortgages Dip but ARMs Rise
Amid market uncertainty, buyers focus on lower initial rates. Continue reading….
Mortgage rate predictions for mid- to late-2022
How high will mortgage rates go? See mortgage rate predictions for mid- to late-2022 from eight industry-leading housing experts. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 18, 2022
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
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….