Some Highlights The housing market is shifting away from the intensity of the past two years. Here’s what experts project for the remainder of 2022. The U.S. adds whopping 528,000 jobs in July as the labor market booms. Employers continue to raise wages at a strong clip and generally maintain longer hours for workers. The sustained labor market Continue Reading
Mortgage rates are much higher today than they were at the beginning of the year, and that’s had a clear impact on the housing market. As a result, the market is seeing a shift back toward the range of pre-pandemic levels for buyer demand and home sales. But the transition back toward pre-pandemic levels isn’t a bad thing. In fact, the years leading up to the pandemic were Continue Reading
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still rising. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right now? Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst Continue Reading
Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The mortgage rate drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year Continue Reading
If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase. Mortgage rates directly impact the monthly payment you’ll have on the home you purchase. So, when rates Continue Reading
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