Finding your dream home can be exciting but also a bit terrifying. Are you sure it’s the one? After all, the offer you put in is a legally binding agreement and that agreement includes a great deal of details. There are several things to consider before you make an offer on a house. First, have… [Read More]
Existing-Home Sales Drift Down Slightly In May
Home sales fell for the fourth month in a row, but prices continue to rise– more evidence that there aren’t enough houses to go around. That’s according to data released last month by the National Association of Realtors. Of the 4 major U.S. regions, only the mid-west recorded a month-over-month increase. The other three regions… [Read More]
Unexpected Dip in October U.S. Pending Home Sales
Pending home sales in the U.S. fell for a second straight month in October according to the National Association of Realtors. Among the four major U.S. regions, contract activity was mixed. Each region achieved year-over-year gains in pending home sales transactions but the only positive month-over-month growth happened in the South. The National Association of… [Read More]
U.S. Housing Market Pauses But Remains Hot
A new report released by relator.com finds the U.S. housing market took a breather recently. During the first week of November, buyers and sellers focused on current events according to the report. Between the presidential election and a rise in coronavirus cases, buyers and sellers had a reason hesitate according to the report. Even while… [Read More]
Mortgage Rates Hit Another Record Low
Mortgage rates have fallen to another record low for the ninth time this year since March. This is according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey, a weekly survey of rates from Freddie Mac. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 2.35% while the average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 2.87%. That is the… [Read More]