Mortgage rates drop to stall rising trend
Weekly data compiled by Freddie Mac shows mortgage rates are down following an increase of more than half a percent over five consecutive weeks. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.60% while the 15-year rate was 5.9%.
Buyers, get moving: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dive below 6% | March 16, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 16, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Bill Murray's former mansion hits the market for $2 million
Bill Murray's former New York residence has hit the market yet again for a little over $2 million. The actor now lives in South Carolina.
Everything you need to know about FHA loans
FHA loans make it easier to afford a home, thanks to low interest rates and down payments. Learn how to get an FHA loan and what you need to qualify.
Housing market to experience ‘really good’ earnings in late 2023: Jerry Howard
National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard surveys the state of the housing market as the U.S. economy continues to grapple with inflation on ‘Varney & Co.’
Today's best mortgage deal? Look to 20-year rates to save | March 15, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 15, 2023, which are largely up from yesterday.
Investor home purchases drop by almost half – Here's why that could be good for homebuyers
Investors have retreated from the housing market, with purchases declining nearly 50%, as they wait and see how low home prices will go, a Redfin report said.
'The Princess Diaries' home in San Francisco listed for nearly $9 million
The iconic home seen in "The Princess Diaries" has hit the market for nearly $9 million. The San Francisco mansion features a neo-classical Mediterranean design.
Student loan cash-out refinance: What to know
You can use your home equity to pay off your student loans with a cash-out refinance. Learn more.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates tumble to 6% | March 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 14, 2023, which are down from yesterday.
Mortgage rates post big decline amid Silicon Valley Bank fallout
Wall Street is now betting the Fed will pause its interest rate hike campaign next week amid fallout from the SVB failure, sending mortgage rates tumbling.
Rent growth had smallest gain in two years: Redfin
The median U.S. asking rent rose to a mere 1.7% annually in February, which was the smallest gain in nearly two years, according to Redfin.
Housing seeing signs Fed will engineer a 'soft landing': Ara Hovnanian
Hovnanian Enterprises chairman and CEO Ara Hovnanian discusses the challenges facing homebuyers and the impact of the Fed on the U.S. housing market.
Savings window opens: Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall to lowest levels in 26 days | March 13, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 13, 2023, which are down from last Friday.
Siegfried & Roy's Las Vegas mansion, Jungle Palace, sells for $3 million
The Siegfried & Roy mansion, commonly known as Jungle Palace, has been sold for $3 million. Roy Horn lived there until his death in May 2020.
First-time homebuyers battling rapid decline in affordability: Numbers 'just not working'
Homeowner-hopefuls Sam and Jacky Pascal describe the emotional journey of being unable to find a suitable first-time home amid worse affordability than the 2008 crash.
Savings window opens: Today's 30-year mortgage rates dive to 13-day low | March 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 10, 2023, which are largely down from yesterday.
Pete Davidson's Brooklyn apartment available to rent for $30,000 per month
Pete Davidson's former penthouse apartment in Brooklyn, New York, has hit the market for $30,000 per month. The 4,500-square-foot unit features a private rooftop terrace.
Housing fundamentals are 'very strong' despite sales slowdown: Mark Rayfield
Saint-Gobain North America CEO Mark Rayfield discusses whether housing is heading for recession on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Mortgage rates keep rising amid high inflation: Freddie Mac
Mortgage interest rates increased again this week after the year opened on a more optimistic note for homebuyers. Meanwhile, mortgage rate volatility persists as the Fed raises interest rates to fight inflation. But the tide may soon turn.