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Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
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Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of May 15. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Builder Confidence Drops, Albeit with a Significant Asterisk Attached
Builder confidence took a sizable stumble this month amid concerns of tariffs, interest rates and an uncertain economic outlook. However, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) stressed that its Housing Market Index (HMI) data was culled prior to the May 12...
Zillow: New Listings Are Outpacing Home Sales
New listings were up year-over-year in 44 of the 50 largest metros. Continue Reading Zillow: New Listings Are Outpacing Home Sales
New List Compiles Lenders Offering 100% LTV HELOCs
The new list located 100% LTV home equity lenders in 48 out of 50 states. Continue Reading New List Compiles Lenders Offering 100% LTV HELOCs
New Joint Venture to Develop Multifamily Community in Charlotte’s NoDa District
Construction of the community will begin immediately and is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2026. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Multifamily Community in Charlotte’s NoDa District
Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
“The reacceleration of inflation and strength in the economy is keeping mortgage rates elevated,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Back on the Rise
HGTV to Create Series Based on Instagram’s Zillow Gone Wild
The @ZillowGoneWild account on Instagram has attracted more than 1.8 million followers. Continue Reading HGTV to Create Series Based on Instagram’s Zillow Gone Wild
Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3
Variable rate HELOCs recorded 14% year-over-year origination declines. Continue Reading Credit Union Mortgage Originations Down 60% in Q3
Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
August is the 14th consecutive month that second-home demand is at least 30% below pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Mortgage-Rate Locks for Second Homes Down 19%
Study: Home Insurance Policy Premiums Up 21% Year-Over-Year
Home insurance prices are up 35% compared to just two years ago. Continue Reading Study: Home Insurance Policy Premiums Up 21% Year-Over-Year
$2 Billion Lottery Winner Uses His Prize Money to Buy Luxury Homes
Edwin Castro has purchased three luxury estates in California this year. Continue Reading $2 Billion Lottery Winner Uses His Prize Money to Buy Luxury Homes
One-Third of Americans Cite Housing Costs as Their Greatest Financial Worry
The price of gas and consumer goods was the economic issue generating the greatest level of agita among Americans. Continue Reading One-Third of Americans Cite Housing Costs as Their Greatest Financial Worry
Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
Roam’s service is currently available in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Texas, with plans to expand into new markets soon. Continue Reading Start-up Platform Roam Offers Mortgages as Low as 2%
