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An additional 5 percent are held by investors who own between six and 10 properties, and another 5 percent by entities owning ...
In 2024, 74% of all buyers financed their home purchase with a mortgage, according to NAR, down from 80% in 2023. More than 90% of first-time buyers had a mortgage, while only 69% of repeat buyers ...
The county's $12 million program with developer Inherent L3C plans to add 120 homes across Chicago Heights, Humboldt Park and Proviso Township.
A guide to navigating insurance companies, government agencies, and legal issues if you lose your home after a disaster.
Second home mortgages can be beneficial if you want to invest in a vacation home or a short-term rental. However, rates often change based on market conditions.
U.S. existing-home sales rose 0.8% in May to 4.03M, yet high mortgage rates keep annual sales down 0.7% from last year. Total housing inventory surged 6.2% in May to 1.54M units—up 20.3% year ...
Mortgage rates are holding near a two-month low, with average 30-year fixed rates having fallen just below 6.7%, according to Bankrate data. After weeks of hovering close to 7%, it's a positive ...
Mortgage interest rates are closely tied to the 10-year Treasury. Bond market investors drive yields (rates) higher or lower based on their expectations for inflation, unemployment, Fed policy ...
We bought a fixer-upper for $50,000 and spent $220,000 to turn it into our dream home. We ended up going slightly over budget ...
Former Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaime Morales, who is paralyzed as a result of a 2018 line of duty shooting, received a new mortgage-free home that fits his needs.