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Mortgage rates increase for the fifth straight week — but there’s good news
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.72%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago -
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US rises for fifth straight week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. rose for the fifth straight week, returning to its highest level since early AugustTop stories - ABC News - 8 hours ago -
Mortgage rates rise for the fourth week in a row. But in these states, it’s still cheaper to buy than to rent.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging at 6.54%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Will mortgage interest rates fall this November?
Mortgage rates are poised to fluctuate in November, but in what direction? Here's what to know now.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Rising food inflation clouds the good news on headline rates
Let them eat CPIWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
New-home sales jump to highest level since May 2023, as lower mortgage rates drew buyers in
New-home sales surged in September, as home buyers seized on lower mortgage rates.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
A Supertall on Fifth Avenue, Eager to Be a Good Neighbor
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Mortgage rates surge, putting a damper on home buying and refinancing
Mortgage applications fell 17% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Why mortgage rates are back up to nearly 7%
The average 30-year mortgage rate has surged over the course of October, returning to highs last seen in the summer.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
What's the mortgage interest rate forecast for November 2024?
After falling in September, mortgage interest rates rose again in October. Here's what could happen this November.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Will mortgage rates fall? Your Budget questions answered
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a raft of changes to taxes and spending in the Budget.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How far will mortgage interest rates fall in November?
Wondering whether mortgage rates will drop further in November? Here's what experts have to say about it.Top stories - CBS News - 11 hours ago -
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U.S. business inventories expand for fifth straight month in August, bolstering economic outlook
Business inventories rose 0.3% for the second straight month and for the fifth straight month overall in August, the Commerce Department said Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Freddie Freeman homers in fifth straight World Series game, ties George Springer's record
Freddie Freeman tied George Springer’s record of homering in five straight World Series games, hitting a two-run drive off the New York Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt in the first inning to put the Los ...Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
How a rare type of mortgage is landing homebuyers a 3% rate
U.S. homebuyers are looking into mortgage assumption as a way to secure a sub-3% mortgage rate.Business - CNBC - October 15 -
‘A disappointment to home buyers’: Mortgage rates surge to a two-month high
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.44%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Mortgage rates stay high, sapping home-buying demand
Mortgage applications fell 6.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
7% mortgage rates are a warning about who will win the election, economist says
Mark Zandi of Moody’s Analytics says rising mortgage rates offer clues about how investors are considering the postelection future of the U.S. economyBusiness - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Mortgage rates rise to highest level since July due to these 3 reasons
Mortgage applications fell 0.1% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Mortgage demand stalls as interest rates surge higher ahead of election
Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat, falling 0.1% compared with the previous week.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Christian McCaffrey injury update: 49ers get some good news as RB could return in Week 10, per report
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Haason Reddick won't discuss holdout after Jets' fifth straight loss: Helping team win my only focus right now
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U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns
Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Weekly mortgage demand tanks 17%, after interest rates hit the highest level since August
Mortgage interest rates rose last week for the third straight week, hitting the highest level since August.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
A drop in mortgage rates has failed to ignite home-buying demand, but builders remain optimistic
Builder sentiment inched up in October, the National Association of Home Builders said.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Mortgage demand drops to its lowest level since July, as interest rates return to summer highs
Total mortgage application volume dropped 6.7% from the previous week, hitting its lowest level since JulyBusiness - CNBC - October 23 -
How does the 10-year Treasury yield affect mortgage rates? Experts explain
The 10-year Treasury yield plays a significant role in your mortgage loan borrowing costs. Here's how.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Pending home sales jump to six-month high as lower mortgage rates draw buyers in
U.S. pending home sales rose 7.4% in September, the National Association of Realtors said on Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Jobless claims retreat after last week’s sharp increase
One week after hitting the highest level in more than a year, initial jobless claims retreated by 19,000 to 241,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?
Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and winter.Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
The good news no one is talking about this election season
The solution to climate change is to switch from fossil fuels to clean energy; thanks to the Biden administration and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), clean energy is putting down deep roots in ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record
Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decadesTop stories - BBC News - 3 days ago -
Good News: Dodgers World Series victory is big news in Japan as well
World Series viewership hit record levels in Japan as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the series over the New York Yankees. Japanese interest in the series was driven in part by Dodgers superstar ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 hours ago -
NFL Week 9 picks: Jets stun Texans on Thursday, Browns shock Chargers for second straight upset
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Jobless claims retreat for third straight week, hit lowest level since May
Initial jobless claims fell by 12,000 to 216,000 in the week ending Oct. 26, compared with economists’ expectations that claims would rise to 230,000.Business - MarketWatch - 12 hours ago -
Ravens' Lamar Jackson misses second straight practice with back, knee injuries ahead of Week 9 vs. Broncos
The quarterback was initially held out for 'rest'Sports - CBS Sports - 7 hours ago