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Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slows in April

July 1, 2022 by Patrick Jones

U.S. home price growth continued but slowed in April according to the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. The national home price index posted year-over-year home price growth of 20.4 percent in April as compared to the corresponding home price growth rate of 20.6 percent in March. Analysts said that diminishing affordability was slowing rapid gains in home prices seen during the pandemic.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Housing Market

The Quick and Easy Guide to Understanding the Math Behind Your Mortgage Closing Costs

June 30, 2022 by Patrick Jones

It's amazing that in a year with extremely low mortgage rates being reported around the country, closing costs are up by as much as 6% from the previous year. Part of the reason for this is that the stricter regulations on loans have increased the costs to banks, and they always find a way to pass on new costs to the consumer.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

You Are A Serious Buyer: How To Show It

June 29, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Today, the housing market is as hot as it has ever been. There are many people who are missing out on their dream homes because they are having a hard time competing with countless other people who are in the same position as them. If you want to put yourself in the best position possible to win a bidding war, you might be thinking about paying cash for your home; however, not everyone is in the same financial position. There are a few other ways for you to show a seller's agent that you are serious about your offer.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Mortgage Tips, Pre-Approval

The Top Things To Know When Refinancing Your Home

June 28, 2022 by Patrick Jones

If you are thinking about refinancing your home in the near future, you probably know that this is a great way to shorten the term of your mortgage while also saving money. At the same time, refinancing your home does not come without risks. Take a look at some of the top things you should do and what to avoid before you go through the refinancing process.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tagged With: Closing Costs, Equity, Mortgage

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 by Patrick Jones

Last week's economic reporting included readings on home sales, Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony on monetary policy to the House Financial Services Committee, and the University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Financial Report, Housing Market

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