The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased for the third week in a row, with the latest rate reaching 6.44%, up from 6.32% last week, as reported by Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates were expected to ease up in response to the Fed’s jumbo rate cut last month, but they...
On Wednesday, The Federal Reserve made a significant move to lower its benchmark interest rate by 0.50 percentage points, or double the usual 0.25 percentage point cut. The move, approved by 11 out of 12 Fed voters, lowers the benchmark rate to a range between 4.75%...
Countless people are still holding onto the dream of becoming homeowners even though the events of recent years have made this goal seem downright impossible. The situation may become worse, though. Why? Because the American Dream of owning a home faces an even...
Long-term mortgage rates have declined for the third consecutive week, falling slightly below 7%. This marks the first time since mid-April that the average rate on a 30-year mortgage has dropped below 7%, providing a modest relief for prospective homebuyers and...
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, released May 15, 2024, indicates that inflation has cooled a bit, but rising rental rates are still present. The overall inflation rate has shown signs of deceleration, with the CPI increasing by only 3.4% from the...
The real estate sector has experienced a modest but noteworthy change as the spring season mortgage rates experienced a drop, something the market hasn’t seen in over a month. Reports from Freddie Mac highlight this change, detailing that the average rate for a...
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