Real Estate News
Demand for Second-Home Mortgages Fall
Mortgage-rate locks for second homes have dropped 13% since last summer—more than twice as much as rate locks for primary homes, Redfin reported Read More
The Upcoming Rate Cut: 5 Things to Consider
The expected Fed rate cut could have positive impacts on the housing market, including lower mortgage rates and easier qualifications for mortgages. Read More
Renovations With a Strong Return on Investment
Some remodeling projects offer huge a huge ROI when it’s time to sell. Some of the best: new garage doors and minor kitchen remodels. Read More
Web Domain Listing Scam Targets NAR Members
Fraudulent mailers are circulating, purporting to help members register or renew .realestate or .realtor domain addresses, the association warns. Read More
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