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What happens to the housing market in an election year?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 day agoBush’s re-election that year. The best year for home values since 1987 came in 2021. Values soared...
Compare Current VA Loan Rates Today | Bankrate
Bankrate.com· 4 days agoFind and compare VA mortgage rates. Most active-duty military and veterans qualify for VA mortgages. Compare rates today and lock in your rate.
Current Refinance Rates - Compare Rates Today | Bankrate
Bankrate.com· 4 days agoBefore joining Bankrate in 2020, I spent more than 20 years writing about real estate and the economy for the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Business Journal. At < ...
Lock-In Effect: Homeowners Cling To Lower Rates | Bankrate
Bankrate.com· 5 days agoAs mortgage rates plummeted to record lows in 2020 and 2021, homeowners made the logical decision to...
Rock Island introduces vacant lot sale program, discontinues Home Ownership Made Easy
Quad-City Times· 11 hours agoRock Island has simplified the process to purchase vacant lots in residential neighborhoods. On...
6 creative home financing ideas to consider
Bankrate via AOL· 4 days agoU.S. is in the throes of an ongoing housing shortage, driving up prices on what little inventory is available. And mortgage rates have skyrocketed in...
Younger would-be homebuyers are moving back in with their parents: Should you?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 days ago“A buyer needs a six-figure income to qualify for a mortgage on a median-priced home,” says Jeff...
Existing-home sales dip, but prices approach all-time high
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoHigh mortgage rates certainly contribute to the sluggish sales figures. While rates have remained...
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 ...
16 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid
Bankrate via AOL· 4 days agoCompare rates, lender fees and loan terms. Don’t discount customer service and lender responsiveness because both play key roles in making the mortgage...