Mortgage rates have been on the decline lately, much to the delight of homebuyers and homeowners. Homebuyers waiting for mortgage rates to dramatically decline may be in for a longer wait—unless they choose an adjustable-rate mortgage.
Selling your home in the fall can be tricky. The summer rush is over, and buyers are starting to hibernate for the approaching holidays. And yet, if done right, sellers can still land a great deal.
If the U.S. Federal Reserve continues to lower rates, now may be a good time to get your finances in order.
Before you apply for a refinance, make sure it will wind up saving you money over the short- and long-term. You may also want to refinance to shorten the length of your loan.
It isn’t just what it costs to buy a home today. It’s about what not buying a home could cost you in the long run.
For years, fall has been the overlooked season in real estate. But this year, autumn is shaping up to be prime homebuying time for those still on the hunt.
For the past four years, homebuyers faced a tough equation: too few homes for sale at high prices equaled a market where sellers called the shots. But that math is changing in 2025.
Some builders, and even the occasional seller, are so eager to get to the closing table that they are buying down mortgage rates for home shoppers.
For some homeowners who locked in mortgages during a higher-rate moment, one question looms large: “How long do I have to wait before I can refinance?”
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