May 2026

Beneva Glen

Beneva Glen

Built by: To Be Built Beneva Glen – Valencia Series II Community From$439,500 Sales Office: McCutchen Rd & Progress Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93311 Built by Lennar 4 – 5 Bedrooms 3 – 3.5 Bathrooms 3 To be Built Valencia Series II is a new collection of single-family homes with no HOA dues, now selling atRead …

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Mortgage Rates Just Jumped, but 2 Emerging Housing Trends Are Great News for Buyers

Mortgage Rates Just Jumped, but 2 Emerging Housing Trends Are Great News for Buyers

The Federal Reserve has a new chair, but mortgage rates moved in the wrong direction this week. Even so, a review of the spring housing market reveals genuine green shoots—and a clear lesson for sellers about what actually moves homes. Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Federal Reserve chair this week. As Realtor.com® senior economistRead …

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New Construction vs. Resale: How One Couple Found a Lower Rate and Big Savings

New Construction vs. Resale: How One Couple Found a Lower Rate and Big Savings

At first, Rolando and Clarissa Requeny thought new construction was out of reach. They had heard the common warnings: Builder fees could pile up, closing costs could be higher—and, as a brand-new home, it was just more expensive. “We weren’t really looking at new construction, to be honest with you,” Rolando tells Realtor.com®. “We thoughtRead …

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The Ultimate Playbook To Buying a Home Without 20% Down Using Grants and Assistance Programs

The Ultimate Playbook To Buying a Home Without 20% Down Using Grants and Assistance Programs

Buying a home can be an intimidating process, with the biggest hurdle for many being coming up with enough funds for a down payment. Many people believe they need to put down at least 20% if they want a home. But that’s not necessarily true. Most buyers have down payments ranging from 3.5% to 20%Read …

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Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.51% Rate

Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.51% Rate

Mortgage rates saw a dramatic spike Thursday, hitting a nine-month high as resurgent inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict pushed Treasury yields upward. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans jumped to 6.51% for the week ending May 21, up 15 basis points from 6.36% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. ThisRead …

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Trump Gets a New Fed Chair, but May Not Get Lower Mortgage Rates Anytime Soon

Trump Gets a New Fed Chair, but May Not Get Lower Mortgage Rates Anytime Soon

President Donald Trump has been impatient to see lower mortgage rates since he began his second term, but his handpicked choice for Federal Reserve chairman may not provide the silver bullet. Trump campaigned on a vow to get mortgage rates down to 3% or lower, but they have remained stubbornly above 6% for the mostRead …

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