7 Ways the Fed’s Decisions on Interest Rates Affect You
(TNS)—When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, you feel it. "The Federal Reserve has its fingers in your pocketbook to ...
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Housing in 2020: Construction Costs Grow, Mortgage Rates Slow
Where will housing be in 2020? According to the latest Metrostudy predictions, if all continues on its current track, construction ...
Fed: Rates Increased for Second Time This Year
As predicted by all officials, the Fed raised rates for the second time in 2018—from 1.75 percent to 2 percent. ...
Fed Hikes Rates—How Many More Are to Come?
The Federal Reserve carried out its first hike of 2018 on Wednesday, increasing interest rates one-quarter percentage point and leaving ...
Why Your Mortgage Is Getting More Expensive
(TNS)—World events are conspiring to make it more expensive for you to borrow money to buy a house. Mortgage rates ...
Exceeding Inflation, Home Prices Rising Swiftly
Homes are appreciating at a healthy pace, with November prices up 6.2 percent year-over-year, according to the S&P CoreLogic/Case-Shiller Indices. ...
Average 30-Year Mortgage Rate Charges Above 4 Percent
The average 30-year, fixed mortgage rate charged to 4.04 percent this week, up from 3.99 percent the week prior, according ...
Ahead of the Curve: Home Price Growth Outpaces Inflation
Home prices continue to chart growth, rising on an annual basis to outpace inflation, according to CoreLogic's recently released Home ...
Spring Outlook: How Inflation Could Impact Housing
Indicators from all sides affect the housing market. Increasing inflation, in fact, can drive up mortgage rates—but at what pace ...
How to Host a Successful Open House in Winter
The winter months create some unique challenges for holding an open house, and preparation for these cold or snowy days is important for success. Read more.
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