The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to a record low of 3.29%, Freddie Mac reported this week. That’s down from the previous low of 3.31% in November 2012, in the wake of the financial [more]
The Federal Reserve just cut its benchmark interest rate — but don’t expect lower mortgage rates as a result. The Fed made the rare move to lower the federal funds rate by a half-point to a range of 1 [more]
Many experts say it is a good time for prospective homebuyers to think about making a purchase – but for those who plan on getting a loan from a mortgage lender, there are some common reasons an appli [more]
If you’re searching for a home this spring, get ready for a fight. Bidding wars are likely because mortgage rates are low, demand is strong, and the amount of homes for sale is down – way down. [more]
Unfortunately, natural disasters present opportunities for scammers to take advantage of people when they’re at their most vulnerable. If your house suffers damage from a wildfire, take the following [more]
After a sluggish start to 2019, the Southern California housing market is ending the year on an upswing. The median home price for the six counties rose by 5.6% in November from a year earlier, to an [more]
Imagine you are in a car speeding down the road. An obstruction comes into view, and the passengers in the car yell, “Watch out!” The driver swerves and misses the obstruction, and everything turns ou [more]
Continuing a trend that stretches back to one year ago, Millennials are still dominating the homebuying landscape, taking on more mortgages than previous generations. A report from Realtor.com says th [more]
Housing analysts are hoping it’s not a case of déjà vu. Unconventional mortgage lending is on the rise, in 2018 reaching its highest level since the financial crisis of 2008. These mortgages include s [more]