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Mortgage costs lock out California home buyers

Mortgage costs lock out California home buyers

Source: Cal Matters --- Back in 2021, when mortgage interest rates were plumbing all time-lows, Caitlyn O’Connell and her fiance nearly closed on a home in San Luis Obispo. They backed out of the deal after discovering major issues with mold, she said. Over the course...

Better Mortgage Review 2023

Better Mortgage Review 2023

Source: Forbes Advisor ---  What Better Mortgage Offers Better Mortgage originates home loans in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. It’s a subsidiary of Better, a digital homeownership holding company whose other subsidiaries sell home insurance, title services, home...

Redfin: Rent Prices See Smallest Increase in 20 Months

Redfin: Rent Prices See Smallest Increase in 20 Months

Increasing supply and waning demand are putting downward pressure on rental prices, according to a new report from Redfin. The median U.S. asking rent rose 2.4% year over year to $1,942 in January, the smallest increase since May 2021 and the lowest level in nearly a...

Title Company Recognized for Uncovering Real Estate Fraud

Title Company Recognized for Uncovering Real Estate Fraud

Kevin Tacher, CEO of Independence Title, was recognized by former Broward County Mayor Michael Udine and Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kair at a recent Parkland Chamber of Commerce meeting for his outstanding work in uncovering major real estate fraud...

How Much Down Payment Is Required for a House?

How Much Down Payment Is Required for a House?

Source: Nerd Wallet ---  Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house can be the single biggest roadblock for prospective home buyers. But how much of a down payment do you really need? That depends on the type of loan, your lender and your priorities....

Best mortgage lenders of February 2023

Best mortgage lenders of February 2023

Source: Bankrate --- When you set out to get a mortgage, you’ll find many options, from well-known banks to online lenders. Here are Bankrate’s picks for the best mortgage lenders, including borrower requirements — so you know which you might qualify for — and loan...