Pending home sales failed to rise as expected in May, the third straight month that measure has declined. The National Association of Realtors'® (NAR's) Pending Home Sale Index (PHSI) dipped 0.8 percent compared to April, on top of a 1.3 percent downtu
Jun 30, 2017 |
Fed leaders end a two-day meeting in Washington and investors believe there's a 95% chance of a rate hike.Here's what you need to know: 1. Mortgage rates aren't going up immediately. In the past, when the Fed raised rates, it tended to cause interest rat
Jun 14, 2017 |
After some serious thought, you’ve made the decision to end your stint as a renter and enter the wonderful world of homeownership. You can’t wait to hand over that last rent check as you scour Pinterest for living room décor ideas, but you’ve got a lot t
May 23, 2017 |
So you’re tired of weird Craigslist roommates, stark white walls, and upstairs neighbors who insist on wearing shoes in the apartment. After years of funding your landlord’s vacations, you’re ready to start putting money toward your own investment. That
May 19, 2017 |
Builder confidence just hit its highest level since December, reaching the second highest level since well before the housing crisis began. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said its Housing Market Index, which it produces in conjunction w
May 16, 2017 |
According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.09%, which is still very low in comparison to recent history! The interest rate you secure when buying a home not only g
May 15, 2017 |