Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 8, 2024
For the eighth week in a row, there has been overall stability for the 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate. Today, mortgage interest rates averaged 6.64% for the week. At the beginning of the week, the 10-year treasury moved higher, now at 4.1%, providing conjecture...
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The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and whether you're a die-hard football fan or just there for the halftime show and commercials, one thing is certain – snacks are a must! Forget about spending hours in the kitchen; we've got you covered with 10 easy and...
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, February 1, 2024
Mortgage interest rates ticked down slightly this week to 6.63% from 6.69% the previous week. This change does not make a measurable difference in the monthly mortgage payment for a buyer—just $13 for a $400,000 home with 20% down. But what is clear for buyers, and...
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 25, 2024
This week, there is a lot of good news in the housing sector. For the sixth consecutive week, mortgage interest rates stayed in the range of 6.6% and are now at 6.69%. Home buyers are responding to the lowering of mortgage interest rates, and foot traffic (according...
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 18, 2024
Home buyers should be pleased with the continuing drop in mortgage interest rates this week. If they can find a home, they can lock in a mortgage interest rate of 6.60% this week, down from 6.66% last week. This is the lowest mortgage interest rate in eight months...
Home Stager Reveals 4 Hot Trends for 2024
Homes today fulfill a lot more purposes, providing comfort, wellness and an eco-friendly and personalized space—all in a technological way. Home layouts are being reconfigured, too. Dining rooms have become nearly extinct, living spaces are being designed for...
Instant Reaction: Consumer Price Inflation, January 11, 2024
Consumer price inflation rose 3.4% in December, which is a bit higher than the 3.1% recorded in November. But the longer-term underlying trend is clear, with inflation being much calmer now compared to 2022. The latest inflation numbers do not change the trajectory of...
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 11, 2024
Mortgage interest rates continue to hold steady at 6.66% this week. As mortgage interest rates have been flat since December 21, home buyers can plan smartly as they enter the buying market. Potential buyers know the homes they view are within their price range...








