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Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of May 1, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was down by 4% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index fell 3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
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Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
“The defendants tried to line their own pockets at the expense of homebuyers, lenders, and federally insured programs,” said US Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. Continue Reading Three Bay Area Real Estate Professionals Sentenced for Mortgage Fraud Scams
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of Nov. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 38.8% of total applications from 41% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
Wells Fargo is retreating from the mortgage market it once led
Source: CNN Business --- New York(CNN)Wells Fargo, long one of the biggest players in the mortgage business, is taking a big step back. The scandal-ridden bank announced a significant shift on Tuesday to focus its mortgage business on serving bank customers and...
Should I Consider 3.75% A Good Mortgage Rate?
Source: Value Walk --- Are you considering buying a home but unsure what mortgage rate to go with? Is 3.75% a good mortgage rate? It depends on several factors, including location and the market you are buying. 3.75% is considered a good mortgage rate. This number...
According to Ramit Sethi, These Are the Real Questions You Should Be Asking When Buying a Home
Source: The Ascent --- You don't want to rush into buying a home or make the decision to purchase for the wrong reasons. As a result, it's important to think carefully about certain key issues before moving forward with getting a mortgage and signing an agreement to...
Dave Ramsey Says You Should ‘Never’ Buy a House in This Situation. Here’s Why He’s Right
Source: The Ascent --- Buying a house is something many people look forward to. But, while this purchase can be one of the best of your life, it can also be one of the worst if you jump into property ownership before you are financially ready to take on a mortgage...
Mortgage payers face squeeze in 2023 after UK interest rate rises
Source: The Guardian --- Homeowners with mortgages will be among the biggest losers from the cost of living crisis in 2023 due to interest rate rises, while the wealthiest UK households will benefit from better returns on savings and investments, according to analysis...
Housing market: More and more home sellers dangle incentives to get buyers, study finds
Source: Yahoo! News --- The share of home sellers offering concessions to close a deal jumped in the final three months of 2022, a new report found. That was before sellers resorted to cutting their listing price to attract buyers. Approximately 42% of homes sold in...
Why you should refinance your mortgage in 2023
Source: CBS News --- With a new calendar year underway many Americans may be considering ways to both make extra money and cut corners to help save. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to access extra cash, save on insurance types and even cut lingering holiday...
Can a Realtor sell their own home?
Source: Bankrate --- In some ways, a real estate pro acting on their own behalf makes a lot of sense. They know the local market and the ins and outs of the industry. Arranging the perfect staging, getting gorgeous photos and hosting successful open houses all come...
Buying and Selling Real Estate in Australia (Updated)
Source: JDSUPRA --- KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens system. The Torrens system is a system of title by...
Home prices are going down and seller concessions on the rise, realtors say
Source: KGW8 News --- PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland real estate agents say the market is back into historical trends. The two-year home buying frenzy has slowed down as interest rates have hit nearly 7% - something that's stopped buyers from going all in on their future...
