Vacation & Second Home Demand is Still Up
The lure of a second home or a vacation home surged for the affluent during the pandemic lockdowns due in part to historically low rates, reports Redfin. In March 2021, second home purchase mortgage [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 5/23/22
In this Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of May 23, 2022 A Look Into the Markets This past week, home loan rates improved slightly [...]
Hanging Patterned Wallpaper Like a Pro
After losing popularity for the past several years, wallpaper is making a comeback. Attractive wallpaper can make a huge difference in transforming the overall appearance and finish of a room. However, that doesn't mean [...]
Buyers Are There, But Builders Aren’t
Over the past several years, the number of people interested in purchasing a home hasn't waned. However, while buyer demand remains high, a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells [...]
What’s the Difference Between This Year’s Spring Homebuying Season and Last Year’s?
Well, the first is that in April of 2021 the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 2.98% whereas this year that rate has climbed to just over 5%. Home prices are up 20% since April 2021. [...]
Mortgage News Weekly 5/16/22
In this Issue… A Look Into the Markets Mortgage Market Guide Candlestick Chart Economic Calendar for the Week of May 16, 2022 A Look Into the Markets This past week, home loan rates bounced [...]