Real Estate

US homebuyers sacrifice safety for affordability

A number of potential homeowners, especially younger generations, are facing a tough choice. Some of them are choosing affordability over their physical safety when looking for a home.

Mortgage rates increase slightly

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose this week to 6.78%, while the 15-year rate increased to 6.07%, remaining uncomfortably high for many would-be buyers.