by Beth McGuire | Apr 8, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Data tracking home purchase and refinance applications showed decreases in both indexes again this week in the wake of ongoing economic uncertainty and steadily rising mortgage rates. According to the latest Market Composite Index from the Mortgage Bankers...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 2, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News, Newsmakers |
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased for the fifth consecutive week, rising to 6.46% as the ongoing war in Iran continues to roil financial markets, economists said. The average mortgage rate ticked up 8 basis points to 6.46% this week, according to the...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 2, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
Home shopping often starts with excitement and a quiet question in the back of every buyer’s mind: Can I really afford this? List prices and online calculators offer clues, but they lack a realistic view of all the costs a buyer needs to factor in to move forward with...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized |
Above, from left, Allison James Estates and Homes Vice President Jessica Crumbaugh, CEO Matthew Crumbaugh and COO Victoria Mudie. United® Real Estate has expanded its national footprint with the addition of Allison James Estates and Homes, a 725-agent, multi-state...
by Beth McGuire | Apr 1, 2026 | Industry News, Latest News, National, News |
With mortgage rates climbing to their highest point since August recently, the role of steadily increasing home purchase application and refinance activity has reversed, with both indexes by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) showing sharp decreases this week....