Pending home sales bounced back in May from a dip the previous month, a sign that home buyers are returning to the market as lower borrowing costs […]
Month: June 2019
Watch Out, First-Time Buyers: ‘Mom-and-Pop’ Investors Are Swooping In
Homeowners are deepening their belief that now is the right time to sell, according to NAR’s latest HOME Survey. Home purchasing activity among investors has […]
Mortgage rates slip, as mortgage applications surge
The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell this week to 4.04 percent from 4.06 percent, according to Bankrate’s weekly survey of large lenders. As rates move […]
Tax Reform May Be Making Renters Ready to Buy
Renters are unlocking savings on their federal taxes, and a real estate watchdog believes that will translate into greater home sales. The Tax Cuts and […]
Average Homeowners Gained $6,400 in Equity in First Quarter
U.S. homeowners who have a mortgage saw their equity increase by 5.6% over the past year, according to the Home Equity Report, released Thursday by […]