Today's mortgage rates: 15-year rates fall to 10-year rate lows | June 1, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 1, 2021, which are trending down from last Thursday.
How does Biden’s $10 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund help you?
If you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage payments, the Homeowner Assistance Fund could provide the relief you need.
California eyes shuttered malls, stores for new housing
With California facing a housing shortage, some state lawmakers want to make it easier for developers to build houses on commercial sites
California eyes shuttered malls, stores for new housing
California state lawmakers are grappling with a particularly 21st-century problem: What to do with the growing number of shopping malls and big box retail stores left empty by consumers shifting their purchases to the web.
Texas 'Darth Vader' home listed for $4.3 million
An otherworldly home hit the Texas real estate market as the "Darth Vader House" goes on sale for a whopping $4.3 million.
'Darth Vader house’ hits the market at $4.3 million
A 7,000-square-foot Houston, Texas, home that some say looks like Darth Vader is on the market.
What are 'whisper listings' in real estate? Red-hot housing market has them on the rise
As demand for houses shows no signs of abating, real estate agents have increasingly used a controversial practice known as pocket listings, or "whisper listings," to connect sellers and would-be home buyers.
Considering a joint mortgage? Here’s what you need to know
Joint mortgages are common, but you must keep in mind that each person must meet the qualifications for a mortgage. Here's what you need to know before getting a joint mortgage so you can weigh the pros and cons.
Refinancing for home improvements: how does it work?
A cash-out refinance for home improvements lets you tap your home’s equity to make repairs or improvements.
Mortgage refinancing saved Americans $2,800 annually
Mortgage rates are even lower this year than in 2020, according to data from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
House bill would allow teachers, first responders access to no down payment mortgage
Legislators are eyeing a no down payment mortgage option for educators and first responders who are struggling to buy a home in today's competitive housing market.
Looking for a new mortgage rate? 4 things to keep in mind
Low mortgage rates can save you money and lower your monthly mortgage payment — but securing one is not as easy as it looks.
'Great millennial migration' moving economy to Southern, Western US: Brenberg
The King's College Professor of Business & Economics Brian Brenberg argues more millennials are moving, and they're bringing the economy with them.
There’s a ‘battle’ between home buyers and sellers: Asset manager
Constellation Research founder Ray Wang and Kingsview Wealth Management CIO Scott Martin provide insight into surging home prices.
HGTV ‘Flipping 101’ host: We’re in ‘craziest market I’ve ever seen’
HGTV ‘Flipping 101’ host Tarek El Moussa on flipping homes in the current market.
Saving up for a down payment on a home? Put your money in this account
Every penny counts when you’re saving for a down payment on a home. Maximize your earnings with a high-yield savings account.
HGTV ‘Flipping 101’ host says house flippers are making profit amid low inventory
HGTV ‘Flipping 101’ host Tarek El Moussa on flipping homes in the current market and whether people going back to work will impact demand.
Mortgage interest rates fall below 3% for first time in 2 weeks
Mortgage rates plummeted this week, dropping below the 3% mark once again.
Here's when the housing market will cool off and 5 tips for buying now
Buying a house seems virtually impossible right now, but there are still advantages to homeownership. Consider your situation, and follow these tips if you want to buy a home in today's wild housing market.
Pending home sales pummeled
The lack of affordable homes continues to dog house hunters.