4 Money-Saving Non-Essentials for Buyer Clients Unnerved by Rising Mortgage Rates
The last thing you want as a buyer agent after signing a client who is excited to purchase a home is for them to get depressed by elevated mortgage rates and decide .....»»
Homeowners are sitting on a record amount of cash, but they"re not really tapping it
The combination of rising home prices and falling mortgage rates has U.S. homeowners sitting on a veritable fortune in home equity. The collective amount of money borrowers could pull out of their homes hit a record $6.3 trillion......»»
Buyer traffic rising as real-estate agents report concern over mortgage rates, inventory
A monthly survey of real estate agents found several common themes around the country: rising rates are motivating people to get out house-hunting, but there’s little inventory to be found......»»
How home buyers could save some money amid rising rates
How badly do you want that new house? Prospective home buyers are facing pressure in the form of high home prices and the prospect of rising mortgage rates. .....»»
Mortgage Rates Increase for Fifth-Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 7.22% this week, rising for the fifth-consecutive week and up from last week’s 7.17%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Sur.....»»
Pending Home Sales Jump 3.4% in March, Expected to Continue Upward Trend
Despite rising mortgage rates, pending home sales jumped 3.4% in March, according to the latest housing report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Transaction volumes in the Northeast, South and West .....»»
Housing shortage hits mortgage purchase applications
Rising mortgage rates and a housing shortage is hampering mortgage applications......»»
Housing shortage pushes mortgage purchase applications down
Rising mortgage rates and a housing shortage is hampering mortgage applications......»»
: Is now a good time to buy a house? Should homeowners sell? Your guide to the hot real-estate market
Low mortgage rates, rising home prices and a shortage of properties for sale have made for a complicated market......»»
: Is now a good time to buy — or sell — a home? Here’s what Americans need to know about the hot real-estate market
Low mortgage rates, rising home prices and a shortage of properties for sale have made for a complicated market......»»
Potential buyer seeks fixer-upper for $7,000. Can it be done?
REAL ESTATE MATTERS | Cheaper homes have all but disappeared in recent years because of a lack of homes for sale, mortgage-interest rates at or near historic lows and a pandemic that sent city dwellers to the suburbs and beyond......»»
Valley homebuyers race to lock in deals as mortgage rates inch up amid nation"s biggest price bump
Once again Phoenix led the nation in home price growth, but rising mortgage interest rates are throwing a monkey wrench into homebuyers' attempts to lock in on a good deal. Here's what the experts are seeing......»»
Mortgage rates hit 9-month high after rising for six weeks in a row
The 30-year fixed-rate average jumped to 3.17 percent, its highest level since June......»»
: The Fed plans to keep interest rates low — so why do mortgage rates keep rising?
Mortgage rates are now at the highest point since June and could go even higher even if the Federal Reserve doesn’t change its policy......»»
Spring Selling Market: Rising Mortgage Rates No Cause for Concern
The sun doesn’t appear to be setting on the bustling housing market, even as mortgage rates continue to rise. The gradual increase in 30-year fixed mortgage rates and a slight dip in mortgage application.....»»
: Mortgage rates soar above 3% — how high can they go before they scare off homebuyers?
Are there any upsides to rising interest rates?.....»»
Home construction may hit skids as new supply shortage looms
A shortage of a critical part used to build basements in new homes threatens to bring new construction to a standstill, delivering the latest blow to an industry that has been squeezed by rising mortgage rates and a lumber deficiency......»»
: Mortgage rates break a rising trend and edge lower — as Biden administration pushes $1.9-trillion stimulus
There’s one reason why Americans shouldn’t necessarily fear higher rate......»»
Record low mortgage rates may be ending; 30-year rises to 2.79%
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate home loan jumped to 2.79% from 2.65% la.....»»
Experts predict what the 2021 housing market will bring
Many economists anticipate another strong year with low mortgage rates and rising prices......»»
Mortgage rates settle near historic lows as the purchase market begins to pick up
The 30-year fixed-rate average drifted to 3.28 percent, rising for the third week in a row......»»