Finance
Mortgage Rates Inch Down After Six-Week Climb, Still Higher Year-Over-Year
U.S. mortgage rates saw a slight dip this week, offering a brief respite for homebuyers. However, borrowing costs remain elevated compared to...
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Finance
US Home Sales Slip 1.7% in July as Record Prices, High Rates Deter Buyers
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell 1.7% in July, reaching a 4.06 million annual rate, as record prices and the highest...
Economy
Homeowners Swap Mortgages for Moorings Amid Cost of Living Squeeze
As the cost of living crisis intensifies, a growing number of homeowners are selling up to embrace a life on the water,...
Finance
30-Year Mortgage Rate Reaches 6.66% as War Fuels Inflation
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.66% this week, its highest in a year, driven by the war in Iran, rising oil...
Investing
Pension Age Hike Sparks Poverty Fears; Housing & Grant Delays Emerge
A new report urges urgent action for low-income seniors facing State Pension delays, while gazundering plagues the housing market and a key...
Finance
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 6.55%, Highest in Nearly a Year
The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate climbed to 6.55% this week, marking its highest level in nearly a year and driving up...
Finance
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.49%, Boosting Homebuyer Costs
The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate reached 6.49% this week, increasing borrowing expenses for prospective homebuyers. This rise adds financial pressure amid...
Stocks
D.R. Horton Posts Robust Earnings, Defying Housing Market Weakness
America's largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton, reported strong second fiscal quarter results, beating expectations and raising its outlook despite a general market decline.
Finance
US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits Seven-Week Low at 6.43%
The average 30-year fixed U.S. mortgage rate dropped to 6.43%, its lowest point in seven weeks, offering relief to prospective homebuyers.