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Mortgage Rates Plummet to Lowest Levels in Months!

In a delightful twist, mortgage rates in the US have taken a joyful slide to their lowest levels since May, according to the ever-reliable Freddie Mac. Thi...

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The average long-term US mortgage rate dips below 7% to its lowest level since early August

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate dropped below 7% to its lowest level since early August, another boost for prospective homebuyers who have largely been held back by sharply higher borrowing costs and heightened competition for relatively few homes for sale

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The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.22%, sliding to lowest level since late September

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the fifth week in a row, more good news for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market

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Sales Of New US Homes Slow In October

New home sales in the United States decelerated in October, according to government data released Monday, although the market for new properties remains boosted by a lack of inventory for existing ones.

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Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties

Wondering how to find foreclosed homes for sale for your next residence or to flip for a profit? These websites will guide you to foreclosures and real estate-owned properties to buy.

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Thousands of veterans face foreclosure and it's not their fault. The VA could help

An NPR investigation finds that many people with VA loans who got a COVID forbearance are at risk of losing their homes. The VA has a fix, but it could be too late unless it halts foreclosures.

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The average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 7.5% in second-straight weekly drop

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the second week in a row, positive news for prospective homebuyers after rates touched a 22-year high just last month

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The average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 7.76% in first drop after climbing 7 weeks in a row

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell slightly this week, ending a seven-week climb —- modest relief for prospective homebuyers grappling with an increasingly unaffordable housing market

The Independent UK

The average long-term US mortgage rate rises for 7th straight week, 30-year loan reaches 7.79%

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose for the seventh straight week, making a significant hurdle for prospective homebuyers

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Buyers—and sellers—need to prepare for mortgage rates nearing 8% and staying there indefinitely says a prominent chief economist

First American’s Mark Fleming says mortgage rates could get closer to 8%.

Fortune

Goldman is back with a 16-years-later look at the housing market crash of 2008—and finds affordability is even worse right now

Goldman Sachs economist says it would take a ‘shock to the broader economy’ to make homebuying more affordable.

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The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000

The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed to its highest level since December 2000, further dimming the affordability outlook for many would-be homebuyers

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Mortgage rates just hit a 22-year high—it'll continue to be a ‘drag on home sales,’ Realtor.com chief economist says

"Longer-term, higher mortgage rates are likely to be a drag on home sales as costs put buying out of reach, causing many households to delay plans to move."

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5 Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage Rate

Mortgage rates are high this year, but you can still find an affordable loan with these tips.

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3 Bond ETFs That Investors Keep Going Back To

Despite indications of the U.S. economy potentially navigating toward a sought-after soft landing, lingering threats of credit rating downgrades could persevere the market uncertainty moving forward. Against this backdrop, investing in appropriate bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs), such as Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund (BND), First Trust Low Duration Opportunities…

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Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Mark in More Than 21 Years

Latest mortgage rates data shows a tough landscape for prospective homebuyers – and sellers.

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US Housing Market Faces Affordability Crisis Amid Skyrocketing Mortgage Rates

The housing market in the United States is battling its biggest affordability crisis in almost 40 years.

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Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to highest level in more than 20 years

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said the average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose to 7.09% — a year ago, the rate averaged 5.13%.

The Independent UK

Average long-term US mortgage rate hits highest level in 2 decades

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate jumped this week to its highest level in 20 years, grim news for would-be homebuyers already facing high home prices caused a lack of supply

The Independent UK

Average long-term US mortgage rate climbs to 6.96% this week, matching highest level this year

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose this week to just under 7%, the latest setback for would-be homebuyers already facing affordability challenges due to a housing market limited by a shortage of homes for sale

Fortune

10 housing markets up the most—and 10 down the most

The best way to describe the housing market over the past year: bifurcated.

Fortune

Housing market head fake? Boise slips back into correction-mode

Recently published data from Freddie Mac suggests that Boise's spring bounce might indeed be a head fake.

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Bond Basics: U.S. Agency Bonds

These investments are close enough to government bonds in terms of safety, but make sure you're aware of the risks.

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