Today’s exceptionally low mortgage rates in the U.S. are rooted in Europe and are contributing to our high level of home affordability. “Important economies around the world are struggling, and we may be on the verge of a Euro-style trend ...

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The light at the end of the tunnel is so bright it’s almost blinding. Home sales are in an upward trend, and mortgage financing is easier to obtain. Progress is slow but clearly positive. After months of stagnant activity, pending ...

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WASHINGTON  — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined slightly this week as the spring home-buying season has gotten off to a slow start. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for the 30-year loan eased to 4.29 ...

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Luxury homes, a property niche that was hit hard by the recession, is back in popularity with buyers. Following the recent recession, interest in large and expensive homes dropped dramatically as homebuyers showed preferences for smaller, more affordable homes. But ...

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The annualized rate of new single-family homes sold in November – 464,000 – dipped slightly from October, according to data from the U.S. Commerce Department. New home sales for the month were down 2.1 percent from October’s revised seasonally adjusted ...

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WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for mortgages has fallen 63 percent since a May peak, reflecting a cooling housing market and higher borrowing rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association says applications fell a seasonally adjusted 6.3 percent last week ...

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The demand for apartment units continues to grow while rents remain flat in most markets. Apartment vacancies fell by 1 percent in the third quarter to 4.2 percent, according to a preliminary look of the ReisReports third-quarter market report for ...

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Many homeowners who currently have an FHA or VA mortgage don't realize what a good marketing tool they have. These loans can be quickly and easily assumed by a new buyer.

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Home sellers are becoming increasingly worried about rising interest rates and their impact on home-buying demand, according to a new Redfin survey of nearly 1,500 home owners across the country. Forty-seven percent of survey respondents said they are concerned that ...

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Homebuyers of fixer-upper properties face two challenges: worrying about how to get a loan from tight-fisted lenders and fretting about how to pay for the rehab, according to a report from Real Trends.

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