Mortgage Loan Rates Increased Again Last Week, Applications Slide
Mortgage rates continued their rise last week, with some now near seven-year highs. Refinancing applications have fallen to a multi-month low as well.
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10 Cities With the Most McMansions
Here is a Realtor.com list of the 10 metro areas with the largest number of homes for sale with more than 3,000 square feet of space.
January Housing Starts Soar Nearly 10%
U.S. new residential construction rose by nearly 10% month over month in January to more than 1.3 million on a seasonally adjusted annual basis.
February Homebuilder Confidence Remains Strong
The National Association of Home Builders reported Thursday that the group's housing market index remained unchanged this month at its highest level in nearly two decades.
Mortgage Loan Rates Increased Last Week, Applications Dipped
Mortgage loan rates continue to rise, anticipating an increase in the U.S. inflation rate and a boost in the Federal Reserve's policy rate. Applications for new mortgages fell last week.
Mortgage Delinquencies Decline in November; Remain High in Hurricane-Affected Areas
Mortgage delinquency rates ticked down year over year in November but remain high in areas affected by last year's hurricanes.
Rent or Buy: US Counties Offering the Better Choice
Owning a home can be far more expensive than renting in some parts of the United States. In other parts of the country, renting is far more economical. Here's a look at the U.S.…
Merrill Lynch Sees Huge Upside in Builders as Spring Selling Seasons Nears
The American Dream of owning a home is indeed alive and well. These four homebuilder stocks have big upside to their Merrill Lynch price targets.
Mortgage Loan Rates Still Rising, New Applications Up Slightly
Mortgage loan rates rose to multiyear highs last week on 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate loans. Applications for new loans rose slightly while applications for refinancing hit a seven-month low.
CoreLogic December Home Price Index Jumps Nearly 7% Again
Home prices rose 6.6% year over year in December, according to the latest report from CoreLogic. Prices rose by double-digits in four Western states.
How Home Equity Loans Have Become a Worse Deal for Homeowners
Recent changes to the U.S. tax law has had a little-understood impact on home equity loans. If you're considering such a loan, you need to know this.
December Pending Home Sales Rose Slightly
Pending sales of existing homes rose slightly in December but rising interest rates, low inventory levels, and lower tax incentives may hobble market going forward.
Mortgage Loan Rates Show No Sign of Retreating From New Highs
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday morning that new mortgage applications fell more than 2% week over week. Mortgage interest rates closed last week at new highs and the increases have continued into this…
The 2018 Home Buying Market
Buying a home is still a big part of the American dream. Here are some survey results that indicate just how big a part and for which Americans.
November Home Prices Marching Higher: Case-Shiller
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index rose more than 6% in November, continuing a steady pace of year-over-year growth in home prices.