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The Mortgage Bankers Association reported this morning that applications for new mortgage loans slipped last week and interest rates rose slightly on most types of mortgage loans.
Home prices rose almost 7% nationally in August, a sharp year-over-year increase. The states of Washington and Utah posted double digit increases to lead the price hikes.
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Millennials, now entering their first-home-buying years, will purchase homes in greater numbers than their older peers in Generation X or the baby boom.
Lender risk on home mortgage loans rose slightly in the second quarter of 2017 and the average credit score for new buyers rose to 745.
Pending home sales dropped 2.6% in August according to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors. Hurricanes in Texas and Florida weighed on August sales and could continue to weigh...
Mortgage applications dipped slightly last week and mortgage loan rates rose slightly. The Fed decision to leave the funds rate unchanged has put the mortgage market in a holding pattern.
According to data released this morning by the U.S. Census Bureau, home sales in August were down, but the median price fell and the number of houses for sale rose, both good news for first-time...
The Case-Shiller home price index for July rose more than expected on a national basis. The city with the biggest year-over-year increase is Seattle, up 13.5% compared to July 2016.
The massive data breach at credit reporting agency Equifax could have a major impact on your ability to get a mortgage. Here are some steps to take to battle the potential damage.
Homeowner equity rose by nearly 11% year over year in the second quarter of 2017. That amounts to about $766 billion on total U.S. homeowner equity of $8 trillion.
Sales of existing homes fell by nearly 2% in August, largely due to a shortage of inventory, especially for first-time buyers.
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday morning the applications for new mortgages fell by 9.7% last week while mortgages interest rates rose on most types of home loans.
The Census Bureau reported August housing starts Tuesday morning. Single-family homes continue to show strong growth which is good news for buyers.
Knowing just these five things about buying a house can help you and your real estate agent make the process a more rewarding experience and, ultimately, get you into the home you want.