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RSS feed for this sectionCurrent List of Trump’s Actions that Impact Housing
It’s hard tracking the Trump Administration’s whirlwind of executive orders and actions. Here’s a summary and their effects on housing. Continue reading
Time to Negotiate? Home Price Reductions and For-Sale Inventory Grow in March
Active for-sale listings grew annually in March for the 17th straight month, an encouraging sign for first-time home buyers. Continue reading
35% of Home Buyers Would Move for Better Pizza
Pizza is so popular and beloved, that it even weighs on home buying decisions. Could living near a good pizza place help your property value? Continue reading
Homebuyers Just Gained $25K in Purchasing Power—Here’s Why
Homebuyers just got a $25K affordability boost thanks to falling mortgage rates. Find out why now might be your moment to buy. Continue reading
What’s the Cost of Fixing a House Foundation?
Fixing a house foundation can cost between $300 and $30,000+. Find out why — and why it’s so important to act the moment you have concerns. Continue reading
Why First-Time Homebuyers Are Waiting Until 38—And How to Make It Work for You
Discover why first-time homebuyers are now entering the market later in life and how to make homeownership work in your late 30s. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, Dec. 23, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates nudged modestly higher yesterday. But we should probably count ourselves lucky they didn’t climb further. Once again, mortgage rates today look likely […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, Dec. 22, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell yesterday by roughly the same amount they rose on Tuesday. And that’s encouraging. By approaching 9:50 a.m. (ET), mortgage rates today […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, Dec. 21, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose appreciably yesterday. And the cumulative increases over the last three business days have all but wiped out last week’s falls. So, […] Continue reading