Many people would love to buy a home but worry they can’t afford to do so. However, it is getting a little easier to do so in many parts of the country.
The real estate market picked up a little in July as existing homes became a little more affordable for buyers.
Almost 5 million homeowners are just a fraction of a percentage point away from potentially being able to save money on their mortgage.
The number of homes under construction rose in July.
House-hunting families are facing a tough lesson in economics this year: top-rated public schools can drastically increase the price tag of a home in the area.
The odds of interest rates falling later this year just improved. This could be good news for homebuyers and homeowners who would like to refinance their mortgages.
Mortgage interest rates recently came down—and many homebuyers and homeowners are wondering if they will fall further.
Buyers generally pay mortgage insurance every month, rolled into their monthly payments.
Homebuyers looking for a real estate deal may want to head to this state, which boasts the lowest home prices in the nation.
A big question that many home shoppers have is whether to lock in their mortgage interest rate—or float it and hope that rates will fall.
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