In this week’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll look at how rates are trending and how they may be affected by the trade war and other current economic/political events. First however,
Single-family rental communities becoming popular for boomers
It may not be taking over yet, but it’s a trend. Boomers, tired of the maintenance of their large family homes, are downsizing and renting instead of staying put.
Realtor.com’s Rachel
Increased Chinese trade tariffs about to hit home
Trade wars never happen without consequences to those down the line, and the latest increase in Chinese tariffs is hitting both home builders and remodelers where they live. Whatever project
Mortgage Market Update: May 20, 2019
This week we’re seeing rates staying neutral with average levels of volatility. However, key economic conditions, such as the ongoing trade war with China, could impact rates in the near
NAR report tells all about today’s home buyers and home sellers
The stats are in. Each year the National Association of Realtors (NAR) releases its Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report, which identifies significant trends and characteristics of buyers and
February home sales jumped to an 11-month high
Home sales hit an 11-month high in February, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The two entities jointly
Mortgage Market Update – April 1, 2019
If you’re in the market for a new home, you’re likely considering shopping around for a mortgage, which means you’ll likely want to know how interest rates for home loans
Texas housing market breaks record for home sales, median price in 2018
For four years running, the Texas housing market has broken the record for home sales and median price.
According to the 2018 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report released by
Mortgage Market Update + Existing-home sales rebound in February
Homes with experience are selling better than expected these days. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales of previously owned homes rose sharply in February, a sign that
How Brexit news can have a ripple effect on U.S. housing
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that what is happening overseas could affect us here in the U.S. — especially our housing market. According to Realtor.com’s Claire Trapasso, however, even though Britain