Contracts for home signings surge to a nine-year high, led by gains in the Northeast and Midwest.
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Fixed-rate mortgages rose to the highest level of the year, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 3.87 percent this week, Freddie Mac reports.
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Home prices are on the rise, but that doesn’t mean that home buyers should necessarily expect to pay above a home’s asking price. Here’s where they’ll likely fetch the best price.
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The Northeast and Midwest, in general, have the highest property tax burdens compared to the West and Southwest, a new study finds.
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A new survey finds that house hunters who know their credit scores feel significantly more prepared to buy a home.
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The Department of Energy announced yesterday they’re partnering with NAR and other organizations to spread the word about the benefit of energy efficiency, so it can be better valued in real estate markets.
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