Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive weekMortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive week
Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive weekThe average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped slightly by 0.04% to 6.09%.
Mortgage rates fall for 4th consecutive weekThe average rate for a 30-year mortgage dropped slightly by 0.04% to 6.09%.
10 best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2023The list of desirable markets was based on factors such as population size, housing availability, median listing prices and job opportunities.
Facing rising rents, mobile home park residents are buying their landIn many mobile home parks, residents own the units they live in but still pay rent to a landlord for the land it sits on.
Well-known ski town is in a fight over sheep and affordable housingIn one wealthy ski resort town, sheep and humans are butting heads. It’s a battle between protecting important bighorn habitat and affordable housing.
How to calculate your debt-to-income ratio for a mortgageYour debt-to-income ratio is how much you owe divided by how much money you earn.
Climate change is already forcing communities to relocateEnvironmental changes due to climate change are pushing residents out of their neighborhoods, though many are ignoring the signs.
New Housing Support For Military Families Is ComingIn a tough economy, the Defense Department is taking steps to help relieve the burden on military families.
Housing Market Sees Fewer First-Time HomebuyersThe National Association of Realtors found first-time homebuyers made up just 26% of all homebuyers this year.
Average Long-Term Mortgage Rate Falls A Fourth Straight WeekMortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate dipped to 6.33%. A year ago the average rate was 3.1%.
Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rates Tumble To 6.6%Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate fell to 6.61% from 7.08% last week.
U.S. Housing Markets With the Biggest Price DropsA decade-long seller’s market is coming to an end as housing prices plummet. This chart shows how much the market is down in 60 cities.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Top 7% For The First Time In 2 DecadesLast year at this time, rates on a 30-year mortgage averaged 3.14%.
Average Long-Term U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise This Week To 6.94%The Fed's next two-day policy meeting opens Nov. 1, with most economists expecting another big hike of three-quarters of a point.
U.S. Long-Term Mortgage Rates Increase For 6th Straight WeekThe average 30-year mortgage rate spiked to 6.70% from 6.29% last week according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. One year ago, the rate was 3.01%.
More Latinos Are Becoming Homeowners, But Roadblocks RemainMore than 650,000 Latinos became homeowners nationwide from 2019 to 2021and now over half of all Latino-Americans own a home.
Long-Term Mortgage Rates Now At Highest Point Since 2008The 30-year mortgage rate jumped to 5.89% from 5.66% last week, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. One year ago, the rate stood at 2.88%.
No Relief From Skyrocketing Rent Prices NationwideMany Americans are frustrated with inflation and having to shell out hundreds of extra dollars for rent as it increases across the country.
Housing Market Is Cooling Off, But Interest Rates May Pause Price DropSellers are taking advantage of the market, driving down prices with more inventory, but interest rates might not make affordability better.
U.S. Key 30-Year Mortgage Rate Spikes To 5.22%Higher borrowing rates have cooled the housing market but home prices have continued to rise, with the median home price in June climbing to $416,000.
Ever-Growing Cost Of Evacuating Pushes Some To Stay In Disaster ZonesAmid hurricane season, the cost of living in the potential path can be high, and the impact of COVID and supply chain gaps are making it even worse.
U.S. Home Sales Fell In June As Prices Reach New HeightsExisting home sales fell 5.4% last month compared to May as the national median home price jumped 13.4% from a year earlier to $416,000.
Housing Shortage Leads To Skyrocketing Home PricesAccording to the National Association of Realtors, the median home price in April jumped to more than $391,000 — an all-time high.
More Investors Are Buying Mobile Home Parks, Leaving Residents BehindOne of America's more affordable housing options is now a target of investors, who often raise rent and other fees.
Renters And Landlords Continue To Struggle Amid InflationThere aren't many alternatives to sky-high rents, as homeownership continues to be out of reach for the average American.
Poll: Housing Inventory Won't Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels Until 2024According to a survey conducted by Zillow, 38% of housing market experts don't expect inventory to stabilize until the end of 2024.
Housing Prices Continue To Soar Due To Supply Chain, Labor ShortagesDecember marked the third straight month of growth for U.S. builders, but new home prices are still much higher than many can afford.