Source: CNBC — It’s becoming harder to afford a home. Prices are up almost 20% year over year, and mortgage rates are soaring. The rate for a 30-year fixed loan is now 5.57%, according to Mortgage News Daily, up from 3.29% at the start of the year. At the same...
Source: Realtor.com — Mortgage rates are skyrocketing thanks to the Fed, but buyers who can tough out this difficult, changing market will be rewarded. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.27% for the week ending May 5, according to data released by...
Source: CNBC — Bank regulators on Thursday proposed the first sweeping changes in more than 25 years to a controversial law aimed at increasing lending to low- and moderate-income communities. The changes would tailor the Community Reinvestment Act’s approach...
Source: Apartment Therapy — For about five months, my family has been preparing for an interstate move. Having such a long time to plan for it has bred restlessness, for sure. I’ve had plenty of time not only to organize before packing, but to declutter our...
Source: Zillow — Economic data releases last week were largely in line with expectations, with GDP declining slightly in the first quarter, price indicators showing continued inflation and jobless claims highlighting continued tightness in labor markets. New...