Real Estate News
ARMs Gain Appeal as Rates Rise Again
A stronger jobs report and global trade uncertainty pushed mortgage rates higher. More buyers are considering adjustable-rate loans. Read More
New Guides: Energy Efficiency, Historic Property
Two new NAR guides share real-world advice on lowering energy bills and what to consider when buying a home with history. Read More
Results-Focused Web Design as the New Standard
Results-focused web design boosts SEO, speeds up load times, improves the user experience and drives conversions for real business growth. Read More
Securing Your Business Against Cyber Threats
Cybercrime cost businesses $16.6B last year, but prevention is possible. Strong passwords, software updates, staff training and backups provide protections. Read More
The Truth About Where Home Prices Are Heading
There are plenty of headlines these days calling for a housing market crash. But the truth is, they’re not telling the full story. Read More
Mortgage Rates Edge Up, Ending 5-Week Decline
Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.72% from 6.67% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates rose to 5.86% from 5.80%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said. Read More
How Soon Can You Tap Home Equity?
Homeowners can tap equity soon after buying if they have 15% to 20% equity. The best rates go to those with more equity, strong credit and low debt. Read More
Storm Season Forecast Slightly Dialed Back
Researchers lowered their Atlantic hurricane forecast to 16 named storms, 8 hurricanes and 3 major storms, citing slightly cooler sea temps. Read More
Investors Buying Growing Share of U.S. Homes
Investors purchased 265,000 homes in the January-March quarter, an increase of 1.2% from the same period a year earlier, a new report found. Read More