Mortgage NewsNovember 18, 2019The best place to buy a home by generationOn the hunt for the best place to buy a home? It might be Grand Rapids, Memphis, or even Tucson — but it all depends on your generation.
Mortgage NewsNovember 14, 2019Renting out a room? Here are the most common regretsThinking of renting out a room for extra cash? Then vet your tenants carefully. Homeowners are evicting renters more often than you think.
Mortgage NewsNovember 14, 2019FHA mortgage insurance premiums to hold steady in 2020FHA mortgage insurance will remain steady in 2020. Here's what that mean for homeowners and home buyers. Some can still get rid of FHA MIP this year.
Mortgage NewsNovember 13, 2019Homeowners are staying put longer — especially in TexasThere’s a reason why housing inventory is so low: Homeowners are staying in their homes longer than ever. According to a new analysis, homeowners in some cities are staying put for over two decades.
Mortgage NewsNovember 12, 2019Want to avoid high closing costs? Here’s where mortgage fees cost the mostMortgage fees vary greatly from lender to lender — and apparently from place to place. Average fees range anywhere from just $500 nearly $7,000.
Mortgage NewsNovember 11, 2019Offerpad ups the ante in iBuying, launches new home-renovation featureWant that new house move-in ready, but not prepared to put in the work? Offerpad has you covered with its newest feature.
Mortgage NewsNovember 7, 2019Is the small town life for you? Here’s where you should headA small town often means lower housing costs and a better quality of life. Want to buy a house in one of these idyllic spots? Then head to Kansas.
Mortgage NewsNovember 6, 2019How home maintenance savvy are you? Study shows most Americans need serious helpCould you do general home maintenance tasks without the help of Google? According to a new analysis, very few Americans can.
Real Estate NewsNovember 5, 2019Could we see negative mortgage rates? New analysis shows it’s possibleAccording to a new analysis, negative mortgage rates just may be possible on American soil.
Federal ReserveOctober 31, 2019Study: The real impact of Trump tweets on Federal Reserve interest policyNBER study says Trump tweets might have an impact on Federal Reserve policy. That could mean lower mortgage rates, but potentially dangerous consequences.
Mortgage NewsOctober 31, 2019Selling your house? These features may spook homebuyers offIf your home is in a high-crime area or near a waste management facility, prison, or former meth lab, then you’ll probably have trouble selling it. According to a new analysis, these are just some of the spooky features that send homebuyers running for the hills.
Federal ReserveOctober 30, 2019Mortgage rates drop as Fed issues third consecutive rate cutMortgage rates are starting the feel the effects of another Fed rate cut. What does a lower Fed rate mean for your mortgage?
Mortgage RatesOctober 30, 2019Thanks to mortgage rates, buying a home is the most affordable it’s been in almost three yearsAffordable housing is a reality right now, thanks to low mortgage rates. But with housing shortages and rising prices, affordability might not last long.
Mortgage NewsOctober 30, 20192020 will be a big year for first-time homebuyers, analysis showsNext year will be a big one for first-time homebuyers. According to new data, up to 9.2 million first-time buyers will hit the market between 2020 and 2022.
Mortgage NewsOctober 29, 2019New data: Home sellers are bringing in more profits than everHome sellers are raking in the dough. According to new data, average seller returns have hit 34.5 percent — their highest point since the Great Recession.
Mortgage RatesOctober 28, 2019How to beat rising mortgage rates in today’s marketRising mortgage rates might not be as big of a deal as they seem. Anxious buyers could actually be missing out on great deals right now. Here's why.
Mortgage NewsOctober 28, 2019Housing inventory takes a steep dive, especially on lower-priced homesFor-sale housing inventory is still painfully low. According to new data, it dropped 6.4 percent over the year, hitting its lowest point in six years.
ForecastsOctober 23, 20192020 mortgage and refinance rates forecast from leading housing authoritiesLeading housing authorities give mortgage and refinance rate predictions for 2020.
Mortgage NewsOctober 23, 2019New study: Gen Zers and Millennials weigh in on housing (and their homebuying fears)How do Millennials and Gen Zers feel about buying a home? According to a new study, they're pretty optimistic (and a bit fearful).