Mold is a serious concern for buyers. You don't want to have mold growth in your purchased home. The expansion of these colonies in your living quarters may cause serious health problems. Mold issues generally reduce a property's value, warns Markham Services. Most buyers ignore homes that have ... » Learn More about Mold Inspection When I’m Buying A House?
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30-year Mortgages Hit Lowest Point
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this past week for the third straight week, as the benchmark 30-year loan marked its lowest point in 36 months. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined to 3.45% from 3.51% last week. The key rate ... » Learn More about 30-year Mortgages Hit Lowest Point
Slowdown in the Home-Price Increase
In accordance with the Case-Shiller Home Price Index from S&P Dow Jones Indices and CoreLogic, October 2019 saw an annual increase of 3.3% for home prices throughout the country, which happens to be up from the previous month’s pace. Slowdown in the Home-Price ... » Learn More about Slowdown in the Home-Price Increase
Pending Home Sales Up
Pending home sales increased in November, rebounding from the prior month’s decline, in accordance with the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). The West region reported the largest growth in November, while the other three major U.S. regions saw only marginal variances in month-over-month ... » Learn More about Pending Home Sales Up
Rates on Mortgages Ease – 30-Year at 3.72%
U.S. long-term rates on mortgages declined slightly this week, remaining close to the historically low levels where they have hovered over the past 60 days. Rates on Mortgages Ease - 30-Year at 3.72% Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate for a 30-year ... » Learn More about Rates on Mortgages Ease – 30-Year at 3.72%