Today: 17. Dec, 2024
In a surprising turn of events, the housing market showed signs of life in July, with home sales rising for the first time in five months. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), closed sales of previously owned homes increased by…
The average mortgage rate has hit its lowest point in over a year, thanks to a weaker-than-expected employment report. The popular 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped by 22 basis points to 6.4% on Friday, the lowest since April 2023, while the 15-year…
According to a recent report, this summer has brought a slight improvement in home affordability for buyers. The median new mortgage payment decreased to $2,167 in June, a 2.4% decline from $2,219 in May, as the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported. While…
The heat in the housing market is beginning to wane, with home prices showing signs of cooling despite still being higher than last year. New reports indicate shrinking price gains and a shift in seller behavior after a stagnant spring market. Shrinking…
Home prices set another record in April, even as mortgage rates rose and the supply of homes for sale increased. Usually, under those circumstances, prices would weaken, but today’s housing market is unlike any other in recent history. This article explores the…
The housing market’s trajectory for the latter half of 2024 has experts divided, with some anticipating improvements while others remain cautious. Initial Optimism and Varied Predictions “Mostly, we think the housing market is going to improve over the next half of the…
Pending home sales significantly dropped in April, reaching their lowest level since the onset of the pandemic. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), signed sales contracts on existing homes fell by 7.7% compared to March, marking the slowest pace since…
In a notable development that has garnered the attention of homeowners and those looking to buy, US mortgage rates have climbed to approximately 7%, representing a doubling in just three years. This uptick is gradually transforming the dynamics of the housing market,…
As mortgage rates experienced a modest decline last week, a noticeable uptick in refinancing interest emerged, particularly following a sustained period of rate increases. This trend underscores a complex landscape in the housing finance sector, where rate fluctuations continue to dictate market…
Buyers and sellers keenly observe fluctuating mortgage rates as the spring housing market unfolds. With the Federal Reserve’s decisions hanging in the balance, the real estate landscape this season is heavily influenced by the uncertainty of interest rates. According to Freddie Mac,…
