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Mortgage rates rise after home sales jump in October
Mortgage rates climbed closer to 7% this week while sales of existing homes saw a revival from a dip in rates two months ago. Freddie…
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‘Million Dollar Listing’ star argues Beverly Hills has no room for affordable housing: ‘Doesn’t pencil out’
A judge in California blocked all residents of Beverly Hills from completing any home renovations, arguing that the city first…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | February 5
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These 5 cities have the largest inflation problem: survey
Inflation and rising prices are chief reasons why Americans are struggling to reach their financial goals, and people in these…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms | February 6
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
This is the #1 city for first-time homebuyers, and other hot US housing markets
With all the ups and downs in the housing market, first-time buyers are feeling the effects. But homebuyers in tight…
Today’s mortgage rates fall for 30-year terms | January 23
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates finally expected to dip below 6% in 2024, but affordability remains low
Good news for potential homebuyers in 2024: mortgage rates for 30-year mortgages are set to drop below 6% by the…
Today’s mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | January 24
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 25
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates climb, adding to affordability woes
Mortgage rates are up again after taking a slight dip last week, remaining in the mid-6% range. Although rates have…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 26
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 29
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Home buyers struggle in 2023, but homeownership rate could rise in 2024
The housing market struggled last year. The inventory on the market had already dropped significantly the year before to the…
Just over 15% of home listings were considered affordable in 2023: Redfin
While mortgage rates are finally starting to dip, housing costs remain unaffordable for a large portion of the country, according…
Today’s mortgage rates drop for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level since May 2023
Mortgage rates dropped this week to their lowest level in eight months in a welcome occurrence for potential homebuyers who…
Today’s mortgage rates climb for 30-year terms
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today’s mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | January 22
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…