Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High

Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability.

Mortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability.
Some Highlights If you’re wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, here’s what history tells us. In four of the last six recessions, home prices actually appreciated, only falling during the early 90s and the housing crash in 2008. Mortgage rates, though, declined during each of the previous recessions. If you…
Putting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind.
Mortgage interest is consistent among various lenders A client asked me about shopping around for mortgage rates this week. She thought that mortgages were similar to car loans or credit cards and that they could vary greatly depending on your credit score and credit blemishes. In reality, mortgage interest rates among lenders are pretty similar….
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In life, patience is a virtue – but in the world of homebuying, waiting too long in hopes of finding the perfect home actually isn’t wise.
Over the last two years, the rate of home prices appreciated at a dramatic pace. While that led to incredible equity gains for homeowners, it’s also caused some buyers to wonder if home prices will fall. It’s important to know the housing market isn’t a bubble about to burst, and home price growth is supported…