How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates

When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed).
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When you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed).

If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind.

Many homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back.
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If you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market.

While the wild ride that was the ‘unicorn’ years of housing is behind us, today’s market is still competitive in many areas because the supply of homes for sale is still low.

If you’re thinking of buying or selling a home, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices?

If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market.
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According to a recent Gallup poll, real estate has been voted the best long-term investment for 11 years in a row, beating gold, stocks, bonds, and more.

You may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now.

If you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them.