"Spring Housing Market Began on Stronger Footing," says April ICE Mortgage Monitor
Even as mortgage rates rise, economists and real estate agents believe that we're in store for a good spring market.
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Even as mortgage rates rise, economists and real estate agents believe that we're in store for a good spring market.
Inventory is rising, buyers are gaining leverage, and more homes are hitting the market. New data from Zillow and Realtor.com signals a stronger-than-expected spring housing season.
Federal Home Loan Banks were created in 1932 to provide affordable funding for home loans. Why does 90% of their money now go to other things?
Aging homes are driving up repair bills nationwide. With costs surging, tapping home equity is becoming a go-to solution for cash-strapped homeowners.
Stock markets may be soaring, but economic data is sending mixed signals. For some investors, it may be time to cash out and turn to real estate.
Rising ACA health insurance premiums now exceed mortgage payments for some middle-income homeowners, highlighting affordability pressures and the unequal impact of a K-shaped economic recovery.
During times of heightened risk, real estate can be a better investment than the stock market. Should you be reexamining your portfolio in today's economic climate?
Many traders were mystified by how markets moved yesterday. Will today's inflation report shake things up?
Kevin Warsh may support rate cuts, but his plans for the Fed’s massive bond portfolio could have surprising consequences for mortgage rates.
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