Buyers who have been preapproved for a mortgage may be tempted to shop for homes at that lender allowance amount. But real estate pros and financial experts advise setting a limit somewhat lower than that figure.House hunters should look at homes with list prices that fall below the top of their price range because they likely will need to leave room in their budget to bid up in the competitive housing market.“These days, houses are selling for
Borrowing costs held mostly steady this week, but how long will the reprieve last?Mortgage rates continue to follow the trend of the 10-year Treasury yield and have stayed flat over the last three weeks.As the economic recovery continues through the spring and summer, mortgage rates are expected to resume their upward trajectory, says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.But for now, “since mortgage rates are still near historic lows, ma
Homes are selling even faster than they were at this time last year as buyers continue to compete in the housing market. Housing inventories are lower as well, down 28% from a year ago. In December 2021, the National Association of REALTORS® reported that existing homes for sale fell to an all-time low.With fewer listings of homes last week, buyer interest again outpaced homes available, writes Danielle Hale, realtor.com®’s chief economist, i
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Many renters are making moves toward homeownership as quickly rising mortgage rates and rents have them feeling increased pressure.Average monthly rents climbed more than 14% year over year in December 2021, reaching $1,877. Miami and Austin, Texas, have seen rents surge more than 30% over the past year.Economists point to homeownership as a way to stave off inflation and build wealth, The Wall Street Journal reports. But higher rents a
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Millennials continue to make up the largest segment of home buyers in U.S. real estate. In which metros are they most active?LendingTree recently analyzed mortgage offers given to millennial applicants across the nation’s 50 largest metros in 2021.Millennial home buyers are most dominant in Denver, Seattle, and Boston, researchers found. In Denver, they comprise 63.63% of mortgages, followed by Seattle (61.35%) and Boston (61.08%).Find out the
As the weather cools across the country, frozen pipes in homes or businesses are a growing risk. Pipes can freeze, swell, and crack, leaving owners with costly flood damage.Any pipe exposed to temperatures below 20°F for several hours runs the risk of freezing.The biggest areas at risk are unheated areas, such as in the basement, attic, garage, or crawl spaces, according to Emerson, a global technology, software, and engineering compan
Homeowners are seeing soaring profits when they sell. Home sellers nationwide saw a profit of $94,092 on a typical sale in 2021, according to a recent report from ATTOM Data Solutions. That is up 71% from two years ago when it was $55,000.Seller profits rose in more than 90% of housing markets analyzed by researchers. Some markets are seeing seller profits surge at even higher rates than others, particularly in several California markets.ATT
Classic white remains the most popular color choice in kitchens, but homeowners continue to experiment with wider palettes for that room and other areas of the home.“With white kitchens, there’s never a risk of looking dated in a few years, while the sleek minimalistic feel is effortlessly complemented by dark counters or contrasting kitchen accessories,” says Living Cozy, a home design resource, which analyzed global search data about desi
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