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If GSE reform leads to the 30-year mortgage's demise, homebuyers' monthly payments could soar by $400, according to a recent Zillow estimate. But lenders aren't convinced this housing finance staple is in any danger of being replaced.
March 12 -
Mortgage rates increased for the ninth consecutive week, moving in reaction to bond and stock market volatility.
March 8 -
After narrowing its search to 20 cities, housing experts predict Amazon will choose Atlanta or Northern Virginia as its second headquarters, which will have a profound impact on both housing and the economy in and around the chosen city.
March 2 -
House prices in the Cleveland area rose notably last year, but nowhere near as much as they did in many other major metropolitan areas.
March 1 -
Tony Hicks moved to San Jose in 1981, but he's had enough.
February 26 -
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate moved up for the seventh consecutive week with further increases possible as bond yields rise over concerns about higher inflation.
February 22 -
Recent tax cuts could negatively affect home prices over the long run, according to a survey of economists and other housing market experts.
February 20 -
Here's a look at the 12 cities where it takes the longest for homebuyers to save up enough money to make a 20% down payment on a house.
February 19 -
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in almost four years, as worries over inflation drove the 10-year Treasury yield to just shy of 3%.
February 15 -
Mortgage rates hit their highest mark since December 2016 as bond yields were affected by the roller coaster stock market, according to Freddie Mac.
February 8 -
Efforts to move out of the Bay Area continued in recent months, with 16,000 residents packing up and taking to the road for cheaper housing and new opportunities.
February 8 -
If recent corporate expansions at GE, Google and Toyota are any indication, the city that lands Amazon's second headquarters should expect widespread real estate speculation and unrealistic home price expectations that will strain affordability and make it difficult for mortgage lenders to qualify borrowers.
February 7 -
Major corporate relocations can be a mixed blessing for housing markets. Here's a snapshot of local real estate conditions in the 20 cities vying for the Amazon HQ2 second headquarters.
February 7 -
More bad news for people house-hunting in the Bay Area: Of the 10 hottest neighborhoods in the country this year, nine are in the San Jose metro area.
February 1 -
Mortgage rates, which are significantly higher since the start of the year, are likely to rise for weeks to come, according to Freddie Mac.
February 1 -
The housing market has gained back all $9 trillion in value it lost when the market collapsed, but its uneven recovery has left many housing markets falling behind as others plow ahead, according to Zillow.
January 25 -
Mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week and with expected continued economic growth, further increases are likely.
January 25 -
In the nation's hottest housing markets, inventory shortage has reached crisis levels, according to Zillow.
January 19 -
Given the improving U.S. economy, mortgage rates will probably not fall back under the 4% mark anytime soon.
January 18 -
A shortage of Orlando houses on the market — particularly in affordable price ranges — is a concern for the region's leading industry group.
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