The Mortgage Mix: Increased Rates, Decreased Demand and the Decline of Refinancing
Editor’s Note: The Mortgage Mix is RISMedia’s weekly highlight reel of need-to-know mortgage-industry happenings. Watch for it each Friday. Mortgage...
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Mortgage Rates Continue See-Saw Trend, Tipping Higher
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) flipped again this week, averaging 5.55%, up from 5.22%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage...
Report: Black Borrowers Twice as Likely to Be Denied a Mortgage in These States
The housing market is filled with its share of challenges for aspiring homeowners. While some might argue the path toward...
Midwest and Northeast Markets Top Affordability List Based on Professions
It pays to make the big bucks, but knowing where your paycheck can go the furthest in today's market doesn't...
Pending Sales May Show Market Floor
The leading indicator of contract signings didn’t fall as steeply as other metrics last month.
Biden Announces Broad Student Loan Forgiveness
A long-time priority for political progressives—and many in the real estate industry—President Joe Biden today released a plan for expansive...
Suburbs Are Becoming Less Affordable for Renters
One of the enduring allures of suburbia is its affordability relative to cities. Perhaps not for much longer. The pandemic-induced...
Mortgage Applications Decreased Again This Week
Mortgage applications decreased another 1.2% from one week earlier, after a 2.3% decrease reported last week, according to the latest...
Multifamily Apartment Construction at Highest Level Since 1972
Apartments are being constructed at a record pace across the U.S. this year. According to a new report from RentCafe,...
Realty ONE Group Leaders Eye Growth Despite Market Changes
Company executives talk about their growth plans and their agent guidance as the housing market slows.
3 Questions Every Agent Should Ask Hesitant Buyers
In today’s market, agents who move deals forward aren’t the most aggressive; they’re the most curious. The right questions don’t pressure buyers into action; they help buyers articulate what’s holding them back. Read more.
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