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Mortgage rates fall for the first time in two months. Buyers are rushing back.
Mortgage applications rose 6.3% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago -
3 housing-market stocks with room to grow despite high mortgage rates
A mutual-fund manager finds opportunities in D.R. Horton, Sherwin-Williams and Equifax.Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago -
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 - October 30 -
Should I pay off my mortgage in retirement? New book tackles big money questions
Retirement planning is filled with big questions. For some retirees, whether or not to pay off their mortgage is one of them.Business - CNBC - November 3 -
Should you lock in a mortgage rate after the November rate cut? Experts weigh in
Aside from the November rate cut, several factors play a role in timing your mortgage rate lock.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Trump or Harris: Who would bring mortgage rates down? Three economists weigh in.
What will happen to mortgage rates and home prices in a prospective Trump or Harris administration? MarketWatch spoke to three economists to find out.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Mortgage rates are likely to stay high after Trump's election win—despite Fed rate cuts
With a Republican sweep of the presidency and Congress, mortgage rates could stay well above 6% for the rest of 2024.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while
America’s prospective homebuyers absorb harsh reality: Mortgage rates probably aren’t coming down for a while.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% after Fed rate cut and Trump’s win
Mortgage applications rose 0.5% in the past week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - November 13 -
Why one economist says Elon Musk could hold the key to lower mortgage rates
One way the government can address high mortgage rates is to rein in the federal deficit, says the chief economist for the National Association of Realtors.Business - MarketWatch - November 14 -
Homeowners are using this hack to cut their mortgage payments in half — and chip away at the housing shortage
California homeowners are embracing tiny homes in their backyards. The movement has offered a blueprint for cities across the U.S. that are grappling with a housing shortage.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Mortgage rates may be stabilizing after the election. Here's what to expect into early 2025
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.78% on Nov. 14, unchanged from a week ago.Business - CNBC - November 15 -
Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why
After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates rising for the fourth straight week.Business - CNBC - November 20 -
Weekly mortgage demand inched up, despite higher interest rates. Here's why
After flatlining the week before, mortgage demand rose last week, despite mortgage rates increasing for the fourth straight week.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.
The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.84%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
Will mortgage rates and home prices go down next year? Your 2025 real-estate road map.
Will mortgage rates finally fall in 2025? And will it become more affordable to buy — or even rent?Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago -
Why the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage isn’t going away under Trump
The second Trump administration is expected to focus on reducing the government’s footprint in U.S. housing finance. Here’s why that matters to borrowers.Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Child care can cost more than families pay for rent, mortgage, college
In some parts of the U.S., parents pay more than $30,000 annually for infant care at a center, federal data shows.Top stories - CBS News - 22 hours ago -
Homebuyer demand for mortgages jumps 12% after first interest rate drop in over 2 months
While the drop in rates wasn't exactly huge, there was a fair amount of pent-up demand among homebuyers.Business - CNBC - 3 hours ago -
Don’t Get Desperate for a Deal
Founders who get fidgety about flagging top growth can get tempted by bad acquisitions.Business - Inc. - October 29 -
How to Get Started on Bluesky
Waves of new users are flocking to the Twitter alternative, but Bluesky’s many customization options can be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. Here’s some advice on managing the flow.Tech - Wired - November 13 -
Getting to Know ‘Black London’
Nigerian cuisine with a twist, live reggae and a bustling market: Here’s where — and how — to experience the British capital’s vibrant and multifaceted Black communities.Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
I’m 67, married and have two mortgages worth $660,000. Should I use my 401(k) to pay them off?
“I want to have $6,000 a month in cash to live comfortably and travel upon retirement.”Business - MarketWatch - November 9 -
49-year-old started his business 'to make $5,000 a month to survive, pay my mortgage'—he sold it for $100 million
When tech CEO Tomas Gorny launched a web-hosting startup in 2001 after losing millions, his modest goals helped him build a better business, he says.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
‘His divorce lawyer was completely useless’: My husband is on the mortgage of his ex-wife’s house. She’s behind on the loan. What can we do?
‘If he contacts the bank and asks to remove his name from the mortgage because he has no legal responsibility, will they force her to refinance?’Business - MarketWatch - 6 hours ago -
Real Madrid's Mbappé project isn't getting better; it's getting worse
Another toothless display from Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid has the European champions staring down a surprise Champions League exit.Sports - ESPN - November 6 -
Democrat Dave Min keeps Katie Porter’s House seat blue
Min, a state senator from Irvine, defeated Scott Baugh, a two-time candidate who had narrowly lost the seat two years ago to Porter.Politics - Politico - November 12 -
ChatGPT Gets New Search Function
Search will be part of ChatGPT rather than a separate feature.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Spend $1,800 On Jewelry, Get A PS5
The holiday season is coming up, and if you're looking to spend a lot of money on jewelry, you could get a PlayStation 5 for "free." Premium jewelry brand Helzberg has announced a new and ...Tech - GameSpot - November 12 -
Why the Dollar Keeps Getting Stronger
President-elect Donald J. Trump often says he prefers a weaker dollar, but economists and investors think his proposed policies will have the opposite effect.Business - The New York Times - November 14