Real Estate News
Pending Home Sales Edged Up 0.6% in August
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Mortgage Demand, Home Tours Up
Mortgage-rate locks rose 68% from a month earlier in the days after the Fed announced its interest-rate cut. Many house hunters had been waiting for the cut. Read More
August New Home Sales Fall
Expectations of the Federal Reserve beginning the first in a series of rate reductions kept potential home buyers in a holding pattern in August. Read More
U.S. Homebuilder Stocks Surge
Homebuilder stocks have surged as investors expect these companies to thrive from lower mortgage rates and a boost in building activity. Read More
Average 30-Year Rate Slips to Lowest in 2 Years
The rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped to 6.08% from 6.09% last week. The rate averaged 7.31% a year ago. Rates on 15-year fixed rose to 5.16% from 5.15%. Read More
Why Buying Now May Be Worth It in the Long Run
Should you buy a home now or should you wait? That’s a question a lot of people have these days. Read More
Hurricane Helene: Disaster Relief Fund Now Open
The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday evening and could intensify to a strong Category 3. More than a dozen counties are under evacuation orders. Read More
New NAR Consumer Guide: Seller Concessions
The latest consumer guide covers rules for seller concessions, including when and where to offer them. Read More
Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
While rewarding, home renovations can be time consuming, costly and frustrating. Take steps to ensure the project is executed correctly. Read More