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Home buyers come off the sidelines as mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in two months
MarketWatch via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoA year ago, the index stood at 209.8. Key details: The purchase index — which measures mortgage...
Should retirees use their homes to pay bills?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoWhen the draw period ends (usually after 10 years), you’ll repay the funds you borrowed, at a variable rate of interest. Cash-out refinance If you still...
Home buyers come off the sidelines as mortgage rates drop to the lowest level in two months
Market Watch· 3 days agoThe market index rose 0.9% to 210.4 for the week ending June 14 from a week before. Key details: The...
Average home prices top $1 million in Park Ridge; Skokie, Niles prices also high
Chicago Tribune via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoIn this summer’s hot real estate market, average home prices have risen in the north suburbs, with a longtime Park Ridge real estate agent saying this is the first time he ...
When Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
Newsweek· 4 days agoYou should refinance your mortgage if you qualify for a lower interest rate on the new loan and you plan to stay in the home for several years....
78% of Americans think homeownership is part of the American Dream. But is buying a house a good...
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoShould you buy a house now or wait? Yes, home prices and mortgage rates are both high right now. But...
Daily mortgage rates for June 21, 2024: Mortgage rates move lower under 7% to end week
AOL· 21 hours agoThe current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.92% for purchase and 6.93% for refinance — down 8 basis points from 7.00% for purchase and 6 basis points from 6.99% ...
Scammers tried to steal Graceland. Here’s how to make sure they don’t get your home
CNN Business via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoLast month, a much-beloved piece of American history was nearly stolen. But it wasn’t a museum heist...
How does a fixed-rate HELOC work?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoThe ability to switch back and forth between variable and fixed rates allows you to take advantage of lower interest rates when they become available. If...
How much is a down payment on a house?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoMore equity: The greater percentage of your home you own outright, the more equity you have. That can be especially handy if you’re looking to finance a...