Construction takes a dip as rising costs may be even more problematic in the new-home sector. Continue reading….
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The government can help with your down payment. Here’s how
19
May
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
19
May
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
Home Builders Feel Less Confident
19
May
Builder sentiment has dropped to a two-year low as rising costs become a growing concern for builders and buyers. Continue reading….
Sellers With Record Profits May See a Tax Bill
19
May
With rising home prices, long-time homeowners may be the most at risk of facing taxes from the sale of their home. Continue reading….
Most Borrowers Don’t Compare Mortgage Rates
19
May
Shopping around for a mortgage before you buy can help save tens of thousands of dollars over the lifetime of your loan, says a LendingTree senior analyst. Continue reading….
’Best Place to Live’ Is Down South
19
May
Boulder, Colo., was dethroned by this Southern city on U.S. News & World Report’s latest annual rankings of the top places to call home. Continue reading….
Where Mortgage Fraud Is Highest
18
May
Mortgage fraud is on the rise, and risky borrower behavior is likely to increase, a new report says. Continue reading….
Second-Home Demand Shows Signs of Slowing
18
May
More home buyers may be getting priced out due to rising prices, mortgage rates, and a recent federal government loan fee increase. Continue reading….
The Top Commercial Real Estate Markets
18
May
Find out which markets are seeing a boost in economic and demographic variables that are leading to a booming commercial sector. Continue reading….
