Category Archive for ‘Mortgage Market News’

If you’re in the market for a home this year, you’ll want to keep your eye on a few things: mortgage rates, home prices, and home availability. Let’s see what

A borrower’s credit score often plays a significant role in determining loan type, amount, and terms. Here’s what you need to know.

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Economists for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently gathered in Boston to talk about the future of the residential real estate market. Let’s look at the top-line takeaways.

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This might be the year you’ll always remember. The year you bought that forever home, a dream for many that could be your reality. With the right plan.

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The Federal Reserve recently made big news by lowering the federal funds rate for the first time in four years. This move will probably prompt lower mortgage rates, making now

For many, the moment you decide to buy a home is when the myths start flying. From online misinformation to ill-informed friends, there seems to be bad advice everywhere. So,

People are taking advantage of today’s attractive interest rates to purchase upscale homes, often using one financing tool: the Jumbo loan. Let’s look at this mortgage option and when it

The down payment is the biggest barrier to home ownership. Or so many believe. A Zillow survey found that about two-thirds of renters in 20 major metropolitan areas think down

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Chief Economist Lawrence Yun says, “In the second half of 2024, look for moderately lower mortgage rates, higher home sales, and stabilizing home prices.”

Are you ready to buy your first home? You’re in good company. Last year, nearly a third of homebuyers in America were first-time buyers. Overall, about one in seven homebuyers