Source: Fox Business — Based on data compiled by Credible, mortgage rates for home purchases have risen across all terms since last Friday. 30-year fixed mortgage rates: 6.625%, up from 6.500%, +0.125 20-year fixed mortgage rates: 6.500%, up from 6.125%, +0.375...
Source: Albany Herald — As rates on traditional mortgages have risen, a growing number of home buyers are turning to adjustable rate loans in order to save a few dollars. But do buyers risk getting hit with significant increases when that lock expires?...
Source: The Conversation — Around 4 million UK households will face higher mortgage costs in 2023 with average monthly payments expected to increase from £750 to £1,000. Banks’ lending rates are directly influenced by the Bank of England’s base rate, which rose...
Source: Yahoo Finance — The U.S. housing market’s topsy-turvy ride shows no sign of letup in the new year, as mortgage applications rose sharply last week despite fears that home sales will keep sinking in 2023. Mortgage applications for the week ending Jan....
Source: JD Supra — This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of buying and selling real estate in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an introduction to these marketplaces and does not offer specific legal advice. This information is not intended...
Source: AS — Potential homebuyers—and most people—shudder at the phrase “recession.” The 2008 recession devastated the real estate business. Sales fell, houses were foreclosed, and the market collapsed. If you’re smart, purchasing a property during a recession...