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The history of home (un)affordability
Bankrate via AOL· 5 days agoThe next piece: interest rates. As recently as 10 years ago, mortgage interest rates were much lower than they are now. The average rate on a 30-year...
78% of Americans think homeownership is part of the American Dream. But is buying a house a good...
Bankrate via AOL· 6 days ago“Look at Detroit, for example, to see the effects of urban decay on real estate values.”...
Current Cash--Out Refinance Rates | Bankrate
Bankrate.com· 5 days agoInterested in getting a cash-out refinance? Find and compare cash-out refinance rates from Bankrate's wide selection of lenders.
Mortgage rates may fall soon if Treasury bond yields keep dropping - Marketplace
Marketplace· 5 days agoTreasury note — continued its slow march downward Tuesday. Now, a fall in long-term market interest...
First-time homebuyer guide
Bankrate via AOL· 3 days agoIf you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might also want to get a sense of how rates fluctuate and the current rate environment, so you know what to expect...
How to get a mortgage
Bankrate via AOL· 3 days agoYou can determine how much house you can afford by using Bankrate’s calculator, which factors in your income, monthly obligations, estimated down payment...
The Best Decision I Made Buying My First Home | Bankrate
Bankrate.com· 3 days agoAt the time, mortgage rates were fast rising toward 7 percent, and our local housing market was...
Existing-home sales dip, but prices hit new all-time high
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoThe annual pace of home sales slowed in May to 4.11 million. High mortgage rates certainly...
Should I go into debt to fix up my home? High interest rates put owners in a bind
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoA home equity line of credit, or HELOC, typically has a variablerate and acts more like a credit...
Should I buy a house now, or wait?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 days agoWhile 1 percent might not sound like much, it can make a big difference in how much house you can afford over the long run. For example, Bankrate’s ...