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The U.S. mortgage market hit a speed bump last week as rising interest rates pushed application activity lower, breaking a five-week streak of growth. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), total mortgage applications decreased 0.7% for the week ending Dec. 13, 2024, signaling...

What is the key to bringing home sale volume up and home prices down? America’s current problem is insufficient supply, according to a new report outlining trends in the U.S. housing market. The Data: Freddie Mac’s May macroeconomic report examined key trends in the housing and mortgage...

Buying a home is often considered the biggest financial decision people make in their lives. As a result, it makes sense as to ask yourself whether buying is the right choice when compared with renting. Unfortunately, this decision can easily get bogged down with the many assumptions and costs that...

In a twist to the long-standing belief that buying a home is more financially savvy than renting, a recent study from Redfin Corp (NASDAQ:RDFN) tells a different story. What Happened: Today, in all but four major U.S. metros, it is notably more costly to buy a home than to rent one. Among the 50...

Investing in rental properties can be a lucrative business venture, but not all cities are equal in terms of landlord challenges. Some cities impose high property taxes and strict landlord-tenant laws or have low rental demand, slow economic growth and job creation challenges. For instance, because...

Having a mortgage when you’re nearing retirement age can be a scary prospect. However, it’s not an unheard of situation. For whatever reason, whether your mortgage term extends into your retirement-date goal or you’ve had to take out a second mortgage/refinance your home and the...

There are many reasons retirees may consider selling their home once they retire or hit a certain point in retirement. Making that decision, however, is not easy, nor should it be taken lightly. Moving Motivations Before any decisions are made, it is important to delve into the reasons you wish to...

Are U.S. consumers transitioning to a rental culture? The idea of rent-to-own products like furniture, cars and electronics has been around for decades, if not longer – and was considered a trend born of economic necessity, especially as the recent recession deepened. If you can't afford to...