A New Buyer Boom?

Real estate professionals are building client loyalty and responding to needs among a quickly growing Hispanic demographic. 

Rates Jump Quickly to Highest Levels Since July

By the smallest of margins, mortgage rates are back up to levels last seen in July.  That means we've gone from being fairly close to 6% in mid-September to being nearly as close to 7% today when it comes to top tier 30yr fixed scenarios for the average lender. Today's jump was particularly qui

Home Sale Contracts Pick Up by 3.5%

Lower rates have encouraged buyers from the sidelines. In Florida, builders are offering incentives that include lot premium waivers and price reductions.

Mortgage Rates Are Rising. Why?

Many forecasts have rates near 6% at the end of this year and falling to about 5.8% next year. The days of 3% and 4% rates appear to be over.