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You may be seeing headlines about how foreclosures are rising. And if that makes you nervous that we’re headed for another crash, here’s what you should know. According to ATTOM, during the housing crash, over […]

You may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may […]

Now that the market is slowing down, homeowners who haven’t sold at the price they were hoping for are increasingly pulling their homes off the market. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, the number […]

“Mortgage rates continue to trend down, increasing optimism for new buyers and current owners alike,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity […]

If you’re still worried about having to deal with a bidding war when you buy a home, you may be able to let some of that fear go. While multiple-offer situations haven’t disappeared entirely, they’re […]

“Mortgage rates are at a 10-month low,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Purchase demand continues to rise on the back of lower rates and solid economic growth. Though many potential homebuyers still face […]

If you tried to buy a home a few years ago, you probably still remember the frenzy. Homes were listed one day and gone the next. Sometimes it only took hours. You had to drop […]

“The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained flat this week,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “Over the summer, rates have come down and purchase applications are outpacing 2024, though a number of homebuyers continue waiting […]

Sometimes, a house just… doesn’t smell right. Before you reach for the candles and air fresheners, it’s important to figure out the source of the odor. Start With the Serious Stuff If you notice sewage, […]

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. And, as a result, in early […]