U.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

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Home 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

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8 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.

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How 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

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Becoming 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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