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Six ‘Rust Belt’ cities are seeing a surge of new listings, and all of them have median listing prices under $300,000. The Midwestern housing market has outperformed the national level in sales this year, likely due to the relative affordability of homes in the region. In April, just six cities out of the top 100Read …
The Rust Belt is Shining as Major Cities Buck High Housing Costs Read More »
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 …
New Construction vs. Resale: How One Couple Found a Lower Rate and Big Savings Read More »
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 …
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 …
Mortgage Calculator: Here’s How Much You Need To Buy a $415K Home at a 6.51% Rate Read More »
Homebuyers who have been staying out of the market, waiting for prices to dip, may be running out of time to snap up that deal. While the share of active listings carrying a price reduction remained elevated by historical standards at 16.7% in April, they are less common nationally than they were a year agoRead …
Sellers Are Still Slashing Home Prices in These 5 Cities Read More »
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 …
Trump Gets a New Fed Chair, but May Not Get Lower Mortgage Rates Anytime Soon Read More »
Built by: To Be Built Oaks at St Martin Community From$290,900 Sales Office: 479 Laurel Oak Ave, Oakboro, NC 28129 Built by True Homes 2 – 5 Bedrooms 2 – 3.5 Bathrooms 1,140-4,513 Sq ft 19 To be Built Oaks at St Martin is a new home builder community in Oakboro, NC by True Homes.Read …
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Super El Niño is well on its way, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting it will emerge soon, likely between May and July 2026, and continue throughout the winter. It gives homeowners a chance to prepare, but there are certain states that should brace for far more than just the weather. Meteorologists agreeRead …
States Where Home Insurance Costs Could Surge With Super El Niño Read More »
Stephen Colbert is preparing to bid farewell to “The Late Show” once and for all—but not before pulling back the curtain on one of New York City’s most iconic TV sets: the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater, which has served as the home of the hit series for more than three decades. In a new behind-the-scenesRead …
Stephen Colbert Reveals Secrets Behind His New York City Set Read More »
Canadian actress Malin Akerman and her husband, Jack Donnelly, have brought their longtime Los Angeles hideaway to the market for $2.99 million—more than 15 years after purchasing the “idyllic” abode. “The Hunting Wives” star, 48—who hails from Canada but moved to California in 2002—purchased the elegant Spanish-style compound in 2008 for just $895,000, according toRead …
Malin Akerman Lists ‘Hidden’ L.A. Home for $3 Million Amid Move to East Coast Read More »
