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America’s secret weapon against inflation: The 30-year home mortgage
Being able to lock in a predictable payment for decades isn’t just a financial tool; it protects families from economic uncertainty.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
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 - 2 days ago -
Is a reverse mortgage or home equity loan better for seniors? Experts weigh in
Seniors have a few options for tapping into their home's equity, but certain options may be better than others.Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
Home sales surged in October, just before mortgage rates jumped
Sales were 2.9% higher than October of last year, marking the first annual increase in over three years.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Home sales surged in October, just before mortgage rates jumped
A sharp drop in mortgage rates brought homebuyers off the fence in October after a slow summer.Top stories - NBC News - 2 days 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 - October 31 -
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the US slips to 6.78%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged lower this week, ending a six-week climbTop stories - ABC News - November 14 -
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 -
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 - 18 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 -
The making of a year-round modern home in the Alps
As more international ‘digital nomads’ contemplate turning a ski-holiday retreat into four-season mountain living, resorts and architects are stepping up to meet new expectationsBusiness - Financial Times - November 15 -
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?
Have an issue with your financial adviser or considering a new one? Email questions or concerns to picks@marketwatch.com. We’ll have financial advisers weigh in.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
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 - 3 days ago -
'Wookiee of the Year': Wembanyama opts for furry footwear ahead of Spurs' home opener
The San Antonio Spurs star brought the shoes to celebrate his Rookie of the Year season and love for "Star Wars."Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Skeleton found in attic 15 years after home's former owner vanished
The new owners were renovating the home after buying it in 2023 following the death of the former owner's widow.World - CBS News - November 4 -
The 88-year-old lorry driver building a rural care home
Alongside a team of volunteers, Rosemary Stevenson has raised £1.5m to fund care for older people in Ballantrae.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Man arrested 57 years after woman raped, killed in her home
The case remained cold for 57 years until 92-year-old Ryland Headley was arrested and subsequently charged.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Mum admits killing seven-year-old son at home
Papaipit Linse admits manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
First-time home buyers’ share of home sales hits 43-year low, real-estate group says
It has never been this challenging to be a first-time home buyer.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
33-year-old mortician doesn't fear death and is 'wildly happy' earning $87,000 a year: I haven't 'gone home sad a single day'
Victor M. Sweeney, an undertaker in a small town, says his obituary gets '"shorter and shorter" each year: "There are fewer and fewer things that truly matter."Business - CNBC - October 26 -
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 - October 29 -
10-year-old walks alone a mile away from Georgia home, leading to his mother's arrest
A Georgia woman was arrested and accused of allegedly endangering her son — all because the unsupervised 10-year-old walked less than a mile away from home, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Cleveland's Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee's Pat Murphy takes home NL honor
Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy won National League Manager of the Year on Tuesday night after a stellar debut season with the Brewers, while Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt took home the AL award after leading ...Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago -
‘I feel slighted’: My husband and I are in our 70s. We married 3 years ago. He’s leaving his $1.8 million home to a 10-year-old relative. Is that normal?
‘I have almost double his pension income, as his former wives took a considerable share’Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
36-year-old in Denmark quit his job and built himself a tiny home in the woods for under $13,000—take a look inside
It took Anders Boisen on and off eight months to build the 6.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide tiny home in the outskirts of Aarhus.Business - CNBC - November 16 -
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 - October 28 -
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 - October 30 -
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 - October 31 -
Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination
After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
Mortgage rates jump after Trump defeats Harris
Mortgage rates rose Wednesday morning as the financial markets reacted to Republican nominee Donald Trump winning the presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
If the Fed Is Cutting Rates, Why Are Mortgage Rates Rising?
The latest rise, to 6.79% for a 30-year mortgage, reflects bond market concern about President-elect Trump’s agenda. It extends an uptick in mortgage rates despite expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.Business - The New York Times - November 7 -
Mortgage Rates Fell, Then Rose. What Comes Next?
Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
Why mortgage costs are rising despite interest rate cut
Lenders have been raising the cost of fixed-rate deals creating a headache for buyers and those remortgaging.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
Mortgage rates are near 7%, but buyers are making a comeback
Mortgage applications rose 1.7% in the last week, the Mortgage Bankers Association said.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Average mortgage rate increases heading into winter holidays
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate appears to be rising as buyers await a good time to enter the market. Maria Avellaneda, an associate broker for Keller Williams NYC, joins CBS News with more.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
What will mortgage interest rates be in 2025? Experts weigh in
Mortgage rates should fall next year, experts say, but you may not want to wait. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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 - October 30 -
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 - October 30