Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall, Driving Activity for Purchases, Refinances
More signs point to more favorable housing costs this week as average mortgage rates continued to fall, following an aggressive ...
Tag: Housing Affordability
Mortgage Applications Spike This Week
Ahead of today’s highly anticipated rate cut by the Federal Reserve, applications for home purchases saw a significant increase last ...
Harvard Study Investigates Renters’ Cost Burdens and Prescribes Solutions
Many Americans are renters—and while it’s still considered a more affordable option than buying a home, renting comes with its ...
Mortgage Rates Drop to their Lowest Level in 19 Months
Good news for those hoping for more decreases in mortgage rates this week, however the same challenges persist regarding affordability ...
Ahead of Expected Fed Rate Cut, Mortgage Applications Increase for Third Straight Week
Home purchase applications edged up for the third straight week, increasing 1.4% from last week’s increase of 1.6%, as mortgage ...
Urban Institute Lays Out Paths to Permanently Affordable Housing
As the 2024 Presidential Election closes in, voters feel that candidates should do more work on housing issues, according to ...
Paying More for Less: Home Sizes Shrink As Costs Go Up
It’s no secret that home affordability across the country has been an ongoing issue for years. Many are left wondering ...
Mortgage Rates Continue Falling Ahead of Expected Rate Cut
Falling to its lowest level since May 2023, the average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate fell again this week to 6.35%, down ...
Median-Price Existing Homes Less Affordable Than New Homes in Q2
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in Q2 2024, a family ...
Treasury Department Unveils New Initiatives to Aid Housing Affordability
As Americans prepare to head to the polls in the fall, one subject will be on the mind of almost ...
The Keywords in a Home Listing That Get a Buyer’s Attention Fast
With online research almost always the first step for buyers, it’s crucial to make sure your homes stand out and provide every bit of information that can create buzz. Read more.
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