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Fed's rate hikes hurt lower-income homebuyers the most, study finds
Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoThe Federal Reserve’s effort to contain inflation is making it more difficult for lower-income...
Here's How Much Income You Need to Afford a Home in These 5 Hot Cities
Motley Fool· 2 years agoImage source: Getty Images The median home price in the U.S. is $413,500. Assuming a 30-year fixed...
Housing: Mortgage rates breach 6% for first time since 2008
Yahoo Money· 2 years agoMortgage rates surged past 6% this week, the highest level since November 2008, worsening already...
Mortgage rates jump higher after nearing 6%
Yahoo Finance via AOL· 1 year agoMortgage rates jumped this week, pulling further away from 6% and again weighing on homebuyer confidence ahead of the spring selling season. The rate on...
Mortgage rates edge higher, further adding to housing's challenges
Yahoo Finance via AOL· 1 year agoMortgage rates reversed course and edged higher this week, prompting rate-sensitive buyers to pull...
Here's why some homeowners skipped the refinance boom — and don't regret it
Yahoo Money· 2 years agoAs mortgage rates remain well above 5%, it seems homeowners who had the chance to refinance into...
Pending home sales pick up in February as buyers gear up for spring
Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoUS pending home sales, a measure of contract signings on existing homes, gained momentum in February...
Cash is king for homebuyers. But if you can’t hack that, what’s the next best option?
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 1 year agoCash is always king. But if that’s not an option, is a 40-year mortgage a good way for homebuyers to...
Mortgage rates tick up as the year kicks off
Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoMortgage rates kicked off the year by marching higher, making affordability again a top concern among homebuyers in 2023. The average rate on the 30-year...
Teachers are struggling to buy homes — here’s where to turn for help
Yahoo Finance· 10 months agoUS teachers can barely afford homes near where they teach. The average teacher can afford just 12%...
