by Gracia Eisman | Aug 19, 2024 | Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Sellers
If you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to factor that into your planning....
by Gracia Eisman | Aug 13, 2024 | Affordability, Buyers, Mortgage Rates
Over the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at...
by Gracia Eisman | Jul 2, 2024 | Buyers, Buying Tips, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
With all the headlines circulating about home prices and mortgage rates, you may be asking yourself if it still makes sense to buy a home right now, or if it’s better to keep renting. Here’s some information that could help put your mind at ease by showing that...
by Gracia Eisman | Jun 18, 2024 | Buying Tips, Economy, Mortgage Rates
Chances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now. You may even see some headlines talking about last week’s Federal Reserve (the Fed) meeting and what it means for rates. But the Fed doesn’t determine mortgage rates, even if the headlines make it sound...
by Gracia Eisman | May 20, 2024 | Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates
If you’re thinking of making a move this year, there are two housing market factors that are probably on your mind: home prices and mortgage rates. You’re wondering what’s going to happen next. And if it’s worth it to move now, or better to wait it out. The only thing...
