Some Highlights: Keeping an eye on the current status of the housing market is one of the best ways to make powerful and confident decisions when buying or selling a home. Mortgage rates remaining near historic lows and houses … [Read more...]
Mortgage Interest Rate Update – August 2019
Mortgage rates have fallen by over a full percentage point since Q4 of 2018, settling at near-historic lows. This is big news for buyers looking to get more for their money in the current housing market. According to Freddie … [Read more...]
Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast and the Cost of Waiting To Buy a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Some Highlights: Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2020. The higher your interest rate, the more money you will end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be. Rates are still … [Read more...]
Since 2005, Renters Pay Higher Rental Rates While Owners Pay Lower Mortgage Rates
In a recent Insights Blog, CoreLogic reported that rent prices have skyrocketed since 2005. Meanwhile, the typical mortgage payment has actually decreased. “CoreLogic’s national rent index was up 36% in December 2018 compared with December … [Read more...]
How Long Will Mortgage Interest Rates Stay Low?
Interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage have been on the decline since November, now reaching lows last seen in January 2018. According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, rates came in at 4.12% last … [Read more...]
Mortgage Interest Rates Hit New 12-Month Low!
According to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at their lowest for 2019. Rates like these haven’t been seen since February 2018! Last week’s survey results … [Read more...]
Mortgage Interest Rates are Increasing Fast for Home Buyers. Now What?
Let's first look at what is happening with mortgage interest rates? If you are actively looking to buy a home, then you probably already know that mortgage rates spiked upward in November. But if you are casually thinking about buying or … [Read more...]
