New and existing homes aren’t the only properties enticing U.S. buyers these days. Vacation, investment, and second homes are raking in dollars as well, a new study reveals. Certain areas of the country, however, are more sought-after than others.
Read More »How Fed Rate Hikes Impact Borrowers
With the FOMC meeting beginning on Tuesday and a rate hike expected after it, experts weigh in on what another hike in interest rates would mean for mortgage lenders and borrowers.
Read More »Lenders Pull Out all Stops to Reach Potential Buyers
From television commercials to paid searches on the internet, mortgage lenders are using their marketing budgets reach potential borrowers this homebuying season. An analysis looked at the top spenders and here's what it found.
Read More »Construction Jobs Gain Momentum
Experts weigh in on the latest employment numbers and what they mean for the economy and housing supply challenges as construction jobs see a steady climb.
Read More »New Homes for Sale Near Decade High
Despite slipping in April, sales of new homes remained well above the levels seen last year. Experts weigh in on what the numbers say about the homebuying season.
Read More »Mortgage Costs vs. Credit Scores
Borrowers with lower credit scores paid much more in additional costs to get a mortgage according to a report. Here’s how credit profiles affected loan prospects for borrowers.
Read More »Where Do Borrowers Save the Most on Mortgage?
Click through to learn which city has borrowers saving the most in lifetime interest expenses. Hint: It’s in the Golden State.
Read More »As Unemployment Drops, What does it mean for housing?
The good news is that in April, the unemployment rate fell below 4 percent, a first since 2000, according to the latest Employment Situation Summary report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. So what’s the bad news?
Read More »New Home Sales Indicate an Encouraging Trend
New home sales jumped to their highest since November 2017 as buyer demand fueled sales. Experts weigh in on the factors that made these numbers possible.
Read More »How Much Does Great Credit Really Save for Borrowers?
High credit ratings don’t mean mortgage consumers won’t pay more on mortgages at the signing desk, according to a new report.
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