Bank of America is offering some struggling homeowners payments of up to $30,000 if they sell their homes in a short sale and avoid ending up in foreclosure. More
Housing analyst Laurie Goodman warns of a potential 'death spiral' in the real estate market.
Thursday's numbers mark the second straight week that mortgage rates broke records.
Low mortgage rates and fewer homes for sale will push prices higher in some of the hardest-hit markets; nationwide, home prices will gain average 4% a year for next 5 years.
New rules under consideration address mortgage origination and attempt to make process simpler and more transparent.
Even as the real estate market perks up, you need a savvy agent to nail the sale. To find one, ask these questions.
This $50 million unique home in Lake Tahoe boasts beautiful lake views, four luxury homes and a huge underground garage that can house 30 cars.
Average rates for both 15-year and 30-year fixed mortgages fell to new record lows this week, according to a report released by Freddie Mac.
Edward Peden and his wife run an unusual business: 20th Century Castles sells old missile sites as bunker homes.
Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the weak housing market.
The web startup has thrived by making it easy to list and find rooms to rent. But CEO Brian Chesky thinks the site can be an eBay for the social age.
| Overnight Avg Rate | Latest | Change | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed | 3.75% | 3.78% | |
| 15 yr fixed | 3.03% | 3.02% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 2.67% | 2.72% | |
| 30 yr refi | 3.82% | 3.84% | |
| 15 yr refi | 3.14% | 3.13% |
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