Mortgage NewsMarch 5, 2020Here’s how many Americans plan to buy a house in the next 5 yearsThe American Dream is alive and well. A whopping 84% say owning a home is a priority, while nearly 40% plan to buy a house in the next five years.
Mortgage NewsMarch 4, 2020New study: These are the best months (and days) to list your houseWant to list your house soon? According to a new study, homes listed in April and May sell the fastest and bring in the most profits.
Mortgage RatesMarch 3, 2020Emergency “double” Fed rate cut pushes mortgage rates to record lowsThe Fed just issued an emergency "double' rate cut as coronavirus fears continue. Mortgage rates sink to all-time lows.
Mortgage RatesMarch 2, 2020Your bank won’t give you a mortgage rate in the 2’s. Here’s whyMortgage rates should be in the 2's right now according to historical trends. But they're averaging almost 3.5%. Here's why banks won't let them go lower.
Mortgage RatesFebruary 26, 2020The lowest mortgage rates in nearly 50 years?This week, mortgage rates are close to the lowest they've ever been. Can they go lower? Or should you lock a mortgage rate today?
Mortgage NewsFebruary 26, 2020Here’s where homebuyers are the happiestBuying a home? Then head to the Midwest. According to a new survey, that's where the nation's happiest recent homebuyers are located.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 24, 2020Spring homebuying: These are the easiest markets to buy a home inWant to buy a home? According to new data, the Sunshine State is home to three of the easiest homebuying markets in the country.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 17, 2020Worried about paying over listing price for that dream home? You might not need to
Mortgage NewsFebruary 12, 2020Homebuyers take note: These are the cities where home values will appreciate the most this yearWant to make sure your home grows in value? Then buy a house in the South. According to new analysis, that’s where home values will appreciate the most in 2020.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 10, 2020New analysis: Spring homebuying season may be the last affordable one for some timeYou may want to buy that house soon. As one expert says: “This spring homebuying season may be the last affordable one in a while.”
Mortgage NewsFebruary 5, 2020Cost gap shrinks between buying a home and renting oneThe gap between the costs of buying a home vs renting one is shrinking. According to a new analysis, the monthly cost to buy fell over the last year.
Mortgage RatesFebruary 5, 2020Mortgage rates hit 39-month lows on Wuhan coronavirus fearsThe coronavirus and mortgage rates are now closely related. The virus has pushed down mortgage rates — and it could push them down further in coming weeks.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 29, 2020Buying a house in 2020? Here’s who you’re up againstNew survey data shows that just 11% of Americans are planning on buying a house this year. But among Millennials alone? That share almost doubles.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 27, 2020New data: Home sellers saw the biggest profits ever in 2019According to new data, home sellers are seeing over $65,000 in profits when selling their properties — the highest profit share in 13 years.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 22, 2020Thinking of hiring a real estate agent to buy or sell a house? Read this firstAmericans see a real estate agent as a valuable asset, but they aren’t putting in the effort to find the right one for the job.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 20, 2020It’s bad news for renters — especially in these high-rent citiesThere’s more bad news for renters. According to the latest data, rents rose yet again in 91% of the country’s biggest cities.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 15, 2020These are the cities and states Americans are moving to (No. 1 might surprise you!)Think Americans are moving toward populated states like New York, Texas and California? Think again. This is the new top spot for movers.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 13, 2020The best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2020According to a new analysis, the Sooner State is home to the best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers this year.
