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Mortgage rates march higher for third straight week
Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, further hindering demand in the housing market amid elevated rates and high home prices. Freddie Mac's latest…
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US housing cost take rare dip and buyers are taking advantage
For the first time in a long time, it’s cheaper to buy a house right now than at the same…
Good news: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates tumble below 6% | March 23, 2023
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Real estate reprieve continues as mortgage rates keep falling
Mortgage rates fell for a second week, according to weekly data compiled by Freddie Mac. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM)…
Florida’s red-hot real estate market cooling down: ‘Gone are the days of’ bidding wars, broker says
From one coast to another, the collapse of California-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has now sent tidal waves to Florida’s…
Mortgage rates drop further ahead of spring homebuying season: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates dropped for a second consecutive week as the market reacted to recent bank failures. The decline is welcome news…
Still time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates hold steady at 5.875% | March 24, 2023
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New Orleans cracks down on influx of Airbnb-style short-term rentals with new restrictions
New Orleans, a city dependent on tourism, adopted new regulations on Airbnb-style short-term rentals on Thursday after an emotional debate…
Still time to save: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates rest for third straight day | March 27, 2023
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A tale of two housing markets: prices fall in the West while the East booms
The United States is a country of two housing markets. In one, home prices are falling from a year ago.…
Home prices increase amid struggling housing market: CoreLogic
Home prices in the United States increased 5.5% year-over-year in January, according to the latest data by CoreLogic. However, prices…
Mortgage rates expected to rise amid economic volatility: Realtor.com
Despite recent decreases in mortgage rates, buying a home is expected to become more expensive amid economic uncertainty, according to…
Today’s best mortgage deal? 20-year rates dip to 5.75% | March 28, 2023
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Lower mortgage rates juices homebuyers
A decline in mortgage rates has boosted homebuyer interest in recent weeks. Demand for mortgage applications climbed 2.9% from a…
Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow
Following a highly volatile housing market in 2022, some experts have said they believe home prices could fall through 2023…
Today’s best mortgage deal? Look to 15-year rates to save | March 29, 2023
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Today’s best mortgage deal? 15-year rates save the most | March 30, 2023
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