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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.

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.

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 ...

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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 - 4 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 - 9 hours ago

Boeing takes a hit

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Boeing posts $6B loss ahead of union vote On Wednesday morning, Boeing reported ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Trump's cabinet takes shape

Donald Trump makes his first appointments

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

The Hypebeasts Take Las Vegas

ComplexCon, held this year in Nevada and “curated” by Travis Scott, is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. And the kids just love it.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

My husband lost his job and we can no longer pay the mortgage. We have zero savings. Will we lose our home?

“What do we tell the lender?”

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

I’m 63, retired and getting $45,000 per year. But I only have about $200,000 in my IRA and still have a mortgage. What’s my move?

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