“New home sales just hit their highest level in over two years.” There’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s...
“While listing high may seem like a good option, it may not work in today’s market.” These days, you’re going to want to get your price right when you get ready to sell your house. Honestly, it’s more important than ever. Why? While you may...
“One of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield.” You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over...
“What exactly are closing costs?” If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs. Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they...
“More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage.” If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here’s a trend worth paying...
“Mortgage rates tend to respond to what the financial markets think the Fed will do, before the Fed officially acts.” The Federal Reserve (the Fed) meets this week, and expectations are high that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate. But does that mean...
