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Mortgage overpayments vs savings: what’s the best option for your cash?
Source: Which --- With interest rates hitting heights not seen for years, overpaying on your mortgage is a tempting move that could save you tens of thousands in the long run. Having the extra cash available to make overpayments isn't something open to everyone in...
Luxury Real Estate Market Insulated From Rising Rates and Inflation Performs Well
A five-year review of markets included in the Forbes Global Properties curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes has revealed a 34% increase in sales price within the top 20% of 2022 transactions. Furthermore, numerous markets, including the domestic and...
Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
“The delinquency rate for commercial mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2025 across most major capital sources,” said MBA’s Reggie Booker. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
56% of mortgage holders say they will explore refinancing with a different lender when it comes time to renew. Continue Reading Study: Canadians Re-Evaluating Their Relationships with Lenders
Seattle’s The Collective Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The Collective Group’s 15 real estate agents sold more than 180 homes year-to-date valued at $148 million. Continue Reading Seattle’s The Collective Group Joins The Real Brokerage
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Charlie Kirk and the Housing Market
The slain conservative activist expressed repeated concerns on the evaporation of affordable homeownership opportunities. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Charlie Kirk and the Housing Market
Mortgage Rates Drop to 11-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Sept. 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 11-Month Low
Year-Over-Year Foreclosure Activity Up for Sixth Straight Month
One in every 3,987 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Year-Over-Year Foreclosure Activity Up for Sixth Straight Month
Survey Finds Most Homeowners Fear Insurance Will Become Unaffordable
Insurance challenges have forced one-third (33.7%) of home searchers to change the geographic area where they are looking for a home Continue Reading Survey Finds Most Homeowners Fear Insurance Will Become Unaffordable
Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
“Mortgage credit availability increased slightly in August, driven by a small increase in ARM product offerings, which was similar to what we saw in July,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inched Up During August
Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
“We need the Bears to pay off what’s owed on the existing stadium,” said Pritzker. Continue Reading Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
