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If you’re a homeowner and live in certain parts of the country, your net worth may have just got larger. Gains in equity across the nation indicate that it pays

In this week’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll see how mortgage rates are trending, where they’re likely to move and monitor a potential increase in rate volatility. Before we dive into

As housing inventory continues to tighten, builders are trying to bolster the market by adding new construction. But with rising costs and limited available lots, the steep price tag for

Mortgage rate activity is staying in the middle of the road this week, so to speak. Current trends see neutral movement and experts predict it will remain that way for

As demand soars, many home buyers have been hoping for changes in the U.S. housing market that would make buying more affordable. Those buyers frustrated by losing out on bidding

In-demand real estate markets of the U.S. are seeing a sizable inventory jump, with sellers looking to turn profits, according to a realtor.com® report released earlier this month.

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Mortgage rates are trending sideways, with volatility expected to be an an average level in the coming week. In today’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll review the economic events behind the

This week, the mortgage market is seeing fairly neutral movement as far as rate trends. There are three key economic factors that could affect rates, while the talk of trade

Homeownership has been on the rise, according to the latest report by the National Association of Realtors, using the latest U.S. Census figures. “More Americans became homeowners in the spring,

A recent 2018 Bank of the West study dealing with the buying habits of millennials indicates the equity-shy demographic is now turning to real estate as the cornerstone of their