Home insurance premiums soar 55% – here's how you can mitigate rising costs
Home insurance rates have soared 55% in the last four years and costs will likely keep climbing.
Mortgage rates tick down to 7.09%
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined this week for the first time since March to 7.09% as home affordability continues to stifle the housing market.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates rise, while 30-year terms hold steady | May 9, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Michael Kramer on increasing home prices
Mott Capital Management founder and CEO Michael Kramer weighs in on home price expectations and gives his market outlook.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall, while 15-year terms hold steady | May 8, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Nearly half of all homeowners concerned weather-related events will raise their homeowners insurance rates
Weather-related events in states like Texas, Colorado and Arizona are causing double-digit rate hikes for homeowners.
Charles Payne: The 'have-nots' are in a tough pickle
'Making Money' host Charles Payne discusses the pursuit of happiness and the fading dream of home ownership.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
Today's 15-year mortgage rates fall, while 30-year terms hold steady | May 7, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Living close to mom is a major consideration for Americans buying a home
A new study from real estate economists at Realtor.com underscores how many U.S. homebuyers are making decisions based off of where their mom lives. It can help them cut costs.
Renters fear they’ll never own a home: Fed survey
The latest SCEO Housing Survey released by the New York Federal Reserve indicates renters' hopes of someday owning a home have plummeted over the past year.
More homebuyers are paying discount points as interest rates continue to rise
Borrowers with lower credit scores and FHA loans often turn to discount points more frequently than other groups.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates fall, while 15-year terms hold steady | May 6, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
3 critical things you must do before you hire a real estate agent
Finding the right real estate agent to guide you through the process of buying or selling a home is crucial for a successful transaction.
Billionaire CEO on where he sees rents coming down
The Connor Group founder and managing partner Larry Connor breaks down the hottest U.S. rental markets on 'The Claman Countdown.'
The unemployment rate barely rose, but only 175,000 jobs were added in April
The unemployment rate barely budged, rising to 3.9% while just 175,000 jobs were added.
Real estate expert Mitch Roschelle dismantles South Florida housing bubble concerns
Madison Ventures+ Managing Director Mitch Roschelle joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to analyze the housing market as the average 30-year-fixed mortgage rate hits 7.22%.
Today's 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | May 3, 2024
Mortgage rates fluctuate almost daily based on economic conditions. Here are today’s mortgage rates and what you need to know about getting the best rate.
Mortgage rates push higher with no relief in sight: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.22% for the week ending May 2, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Fed holds interest rates higher for even longer as inflation remains high
The Federal Reserve announced it would maintain the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.5%, where rates have held steady since last July.