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Mortgage Interest Rates Inch Up

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.43 percent. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased modestly for the second straight week, but with the rate of inflation decelerating rates should gently decline over the course of 2023,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. […]
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Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008

You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, […]
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Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, […]
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What The Experts Are Saying About The Spring Housing Market

The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now. Here’s […]

All Mortgage Interest Rates Inch Up Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.43 percent. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased modestly for the second straight week, but with the rate of inflation decelerating rates should gently decline over the course of 2023,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. […]

All Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008 You’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical if you want to know the truth about what’s happening today. According to a recent report from ATTOM, […]

All Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today There’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability is based on more than just mortgage rates – it’s determined by a combination of mortgage rates, home prices, […]

All What The Experts Are Saying About The Spring Housing Market The housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage rates, or what the best advice is for someone in your position right now. Here’s […]

All Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they aren’t already. But why? There are plenty of reasons you may choose to […]

All Sellers, Buyers Are Asking For Them Again. What You Need To Know Some Highlights The inspection is a major part of the home selling process. Many buyers used to waive inspections to be more competitive with their offer, but recently, inspections and repairs are becoming popular again. Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side who can help you determine […]

All Freddie Mac Reports Fifth Consecutive Week of Decreasing Mortgage Rates Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) today (04/13/2023), revealing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.27 percent as of April 13, 2023. This marks the fifth consecutive week of declining mortgage rates, providing a glimmer of hope for prospective homebuyers as the housing market heads into its peak season […]

All Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest: “Spring is officially here, and like green shoots emerging from the bleak winter, new data suggests […]

All 30-year fixed Mortgage Rate Trends Down to 6.28% Freddie Mac, the government-sponsored mortgage giant, has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), revealing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.28 percent as of April 6, 2023. This marks a decline from last week when it averaged 6.32 percent, and a significant increase from a year ago when the 30-year […]

All Will Home Prices Crash? There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last summer. These changes led to a rise in headlines saying prices would end up crashing. Even […]

All Mortgage Rate Changes and You How Changing Mortgage Rates Can Affect You The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has been bouncing between 6% and 7% this year. If you’ve been on the fence about whether to buy a home or not, it’s helpful to know exactly how a 1%, or even a 0.5%, mortgage rate shift affects your purchasing power. The […]

All Facts You Should Know About Closing Costs Some Highlights If you’re thinking about buying a home, be sure to plan for closing costs. Closing costs are typically 2% to 5% of the total purchase price of a home, and they can include things like government recording costs, appraisal fees, and more. Let’s connect so I can answer your questions about the […]

All Mortgage Rates Decline Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) for the week ending March 30, 2023, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.32 percent. “Economic uncertainty continues to bring mortgage rates down,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Over the last several weeks, declining rates have brought borrowers back to […]

All How Homeownership Is Life Changing for Many Women Throughout Women’s History Month, we reflect on the impact women have in our lives, and that includes impact on the housing market. In fact, since at least 1981, single women have bought more homes than single men each year, and they make up 17% of all households. Why Is Homeownership So Important to Women? The […]

All 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Averages 6.42% According to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) released by Freddie Mac on March 23, 2023, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.42 percent, which is a decrease from last week when it averaged 6.60 percent. However, it is higher than the 4.42 percent average of a year ago at the same time. Similarly, […]

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All Financial Market Turbulence This Week Causes Pullback in Mortgage Rates Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) today March 16, 2023, revealing that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60 percent, down from 6.73 percent the previous week. The 15-year FRM also decreased from 5.95 percent to 5.90 percent. However, both rates are significantly higher than a year ago when the 30-year FRM averaged […]

All What Buyer Activity Tells Us About the Housing Market Though the housing market is no longer experiencing the frenzy of a year ago, buyers are showing their interest in purchasing a home. According to U.S. News: “Housing markets have cooled slightly, but demand hasn’t disappeared, and in many places remains strong largely due to the shortage of homes on the market.” That activity can […]

All Seeking Clarity in Today’s Housing Market? The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process. A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give you the best advice. Someone who can provide […]

All Mortgage Rates Continue to Increase Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) for the week ending 03/069/2023, showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.73 percent. “Mortgage rates continue their upward trajectory as the Federal Reserve signals a more aggressive stance on monetary policy,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Overall, consumers are […]

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