Buying a home is a big deal. Too often, I think people rush into home ownership because it’s seen as a sign of adulthood and financial responsibility. But owning a
Read more %1$sU.S. pending home sales fall by most in more than three years in September
(Reuters) – Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes fell by the most in more than three years in September, a sign that a softer economy and a rise in mortgage rates
Read more %1$sAverage 30-year mortgage rate falls to 4.13%
Mortgage rates are now at four-month lows nationwide WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages dropped this week to their lowest levels in four months, a positive sign
Read more %1$s5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Potential Realtor
By Kate Rogers Finding the right real estate agent to help find a home can be a lot like dating, but it’s important to ask the right questions to get a
Read more %1$sHome Shoppers Kicking the Tires, But Delaying Deals
BY: CONOR DOUGHERTY Potential home buyers continue to look at properties for sale but are submitting far fewer offers, the latest sign that real estate activity has cooled from the
Read more %1$sWhen Shopping for Mortgage Rates, Surprises Await
The interest rates posted online by real-estate websites and mortgage lenders are often not the rates that home buyers get when they apply for a loan. BY ANYA MARTIN When shopping
Read more %1$s8 Ways to Battle Rising Mortgage Rates
By Michele Lerner While rising mortgage rates certainly make transactions more expensive, they shouldn’t deter your purchase. Here are eight ways you can buy a home despite higher mortgage rates: 1.
Read more %1$s4 Things to Know About Fall Home Buying
By Margarette Burnette Leaves are turning colors, there’s a chill in the air, and autumn is upon us. It’s time for the seasons to change, and if you are a homebuyer,
Read more %1$sHow to Become a Home Buyer this Fall
By Vera Gibbons So, you’re finally off the fence and ready to buy a home before prices — and mortgage rates rise any further. Here’s what you need to know about jumping
Read more %1$sBecoming a Home Owner: Hardest, Easiest Home Loans to Get
By Chris Birk Credit score requirements have loosened in recent months, a sign that at least some mortgage lenders are starting to take a softer approach after years of tight lending. But
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