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Mortgage rates rise, hitting demand
Mortgage rates climbed this week, sending overall demand lower as more Americans balked at refinancing. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed…
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New construction remains popular as existing home listings continue to lag
New construction homes are becoming more popular, mainly due to the low inventory of existing homes. The National Association of…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates rise | April 11, 2024
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Mortgage rates climb again, approaching 7%
Mortgage rates marched higher this week, nearing 7% with no relief in sight for the sluggish housing market. Freddie Mac's…
Real estate expert explains how housing problems are getting worse
First-time homebuyers are likely to face more industry headwinds as mortgage rates and homeownership costs skyrocket in today’s economy. Mitch…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 12, 2024
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Mortgage rates are nearing 7% as inflation ticks back up: Freddie Mac
Mortgage rates continue their steady climb upward. Rates for 30-year mortgages averaged 6.88% this past week, Freddie Mac reported. Rates…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates continue to hold steady | April 15, 2024
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The 25 best cities for buyers on a budget: Zillow
The housing market has seen better days. Although housing affordability is trending upward, according to the National Association of Realtors,…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates rise | April 16, 2024
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Today's 15-year mortgage rates hold steady while 30-year rates rise | April 17, 2024
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Celebrity real estate agent Mauricio Umansky explains when housing prices will come down
Netflix star and The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky is eager to see home sales pick up steam this…
Today's 30-year rates fall while 15-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 18, 2024
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Mortgage rates leap above 7% for first time this year
Mortgage rates climbed above 7% this week for the first time in 2024, continuing their upward trajectory and putting further…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | April 19, 2024
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Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | March 18, 2024
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Gen Z movers are heading to warmer climates, willing to pay higher housing costs: Zillow
Gen Z’s moving habits show a preference for warmer states, even if moving there means paying higher rent costs, a…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 30-year terms | March 19, 2024
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Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 15- and 30-year terms | March 20, 2024
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