by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 24, 2019 | Latest News, National, News |
Late last year, analysts were betting on a break from the hot housing market, which had begun to breed concerns of instability. How long could prices really run up? The consensus was strong: Expect interest rates to rise to 5 percent—possibly 6 percent—appreciation to...
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 9, 2019 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Economic gurus got one part of the mortgage forecast for 2019 correct. We’re certainly seeing a volatile year for rates. What they didn’t see coming: Mortgage rates tumbled in March, the biggest one-week fall in a decade. Now—instead of seeing...
by Susanne Dwyer | Mar 21, 2019 | Latest News, National, News |
Americans’ attitudes on buying a home are improving, as concerns about cost die down and their housing options widen, according to new research. Sixty-five percent of Americans are optimistic about purchasing today, according to the first quarter Housing...
by Susanne Dwyer | Mar 12, 2019 | Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—After several years of booming sales and soaring prices, the U.S. housing industry is starting to cool down—but one residential sector is bucking the trend. Home remodeling is expected to grow over the next two years as more of the nation’s homeowners...
by Susanne Dwyer | Feb 5, 2019 | Buying/Selling, Consumer, Home Spun Wisdom, Latest News, News |
(TNS)—Swings in mortgage rates can sometimes make or break your home-buying prospects. When rates rise, it can squeeze your house budget to its limit and force you to reevaluate your plans. And when rates fall, you’re in a better position to qualify for loan...