Jack LeVine

“Although this week’s decline was slight, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage trended down to its lowest level in two years,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Given the downward trajectory of rates, refinance activity continues […]

When buying or selling a home, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is who you’ll work with as your agent. That choice will impact your entire experience and how smoothly it goes. As you figure out who you’ll […]

Believe it or not, almost 80% of first-time homebuyers qualify for down payment assistance, but only 13% use it. And if you’re hoping to buy a home, this is a mission-critical gap to close – fast (see […]

Every seller wants to get their house sold quickly, for as much money as they can, with as few headaches as possible. And chances are, you’re no different. But did you know one of the biggest things that could jeopardize […]

If you’ve hesitated to list your house because you’re worried no one’s buying, here’s your sign it may be time to talk with an agent. After months of high rates keeping buyers on the sidelines, things […]

“Mortgage rates continued declining towards the six percent mark, reviving purchase and refinance demand for many consumers,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “While mortgage rates do not directly follow moves by the Federal […]

Even though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But here’s some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on building smaller homes, and they’re offering key incentives to buyers. […]

Mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over a year and a half. And that’s big news if you’ve been sitting on the homebuying sidelines waiting for this moment. Even a small decline in rates […]

Now that you’ve decided to buy a home and are ready to make it happen, it’s a good idea to plan for the costs that are a typical part of the home-buying process. And while your […]

“Mortgage rates have fallen more than half a percent over the last six weeks and are at their lowest level since February 2023,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Rates continue to soften due […]