Real Estate News
Web Domain Listing Scam Targeting NAR Members
Fraudulent mailers are circulating, purporting to help members register or renew .realestate or .realtor domain addresses, the association warns. Read More
The Truth About House Flipping’s Impact on the Real Estate Market
As a house flipper with over 20 years of experience, I’ve often heard misconceptions about how flipping affects the real estate market....Read More... Read More
What To Know About Closing Costs
Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan ahead for the costs that are a typical part of the homebuying process. Read More
Long-Term Rates at Lowest Level Since Feb. 2023
The average rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.20% from 6.35% last week. A year ago, it was 7.18%. Rates on 15-year mortgages fell to 5.27% from 5.47%. Read More
Housing Payments More Affordable
Falling mortgage rates have pushed the median U.S. housing payment down near its lowest level since January. Pending home sales have yet to improve. Read More
How Do Interest Rate Cuts Help Housing?
A Fed rate cut, expected in mid-September, could boost the housing market by indirectly lowering mortgage rates. Lower rates could stimulate supply and demand Read More
Are Pickleball Courts Good for a Sale?
There’s disagreement about whether the sports craze is a benefit for home sales, with some saying the noise hurts property values. Read More
Why Credit Scores Are Crucial to Home Buying
Most buyers need a score of 620 or above to qualify for a conventional mortgage. FHA loans could get approve with a score as low as 500. Read More
October: This Year’s Best Time to Buy
Although the 2024 homebuying season was relatively slow, this fall is poised to bring lower mortgage rates and more for-sale inventory, Realtor.com said. Read More