Source: Mortgage News Daily — Mortgage rates surged well into the 6% range last week before quickly cooling down after Wednesday’s Fed announcement. The average top tier rate was nearly back below 6% by Friday. Today’s market movement means that...
Source: Redfin — A homebuyer on a $2,500 monthly budget has lost nearly $120,000 in spending power since the end of last year as mortgage rates have nearly doubled. That buyer can afford a $399,750 home at today’s mortgage rate of roughly 6%. That’s a...
Source: CNN — There is a shift happening in the housing market. After more than a year of soaring demand, exploding home prices and increasing real estate sales, the market finally seems to be cooling off. “The housing market isn’t crashing, but it...
Source: Bankrate — With mortgage rates trending up and home prices still climbing, more borrowers are looking to adjustable-rate mortgages. This type of mortgage can be a more affordable means to get into a home, especially as higher rates on fixed mortgages...
Source: RisMedia — Buying and selling real estate is a big deal—and it can be a tricky to understand at times. That’s why it’s so important to have a clear understanding of the offer-to-purchase real estate form. This form can be a crucial part of the buying...
