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U.S. existing homes fall 1.7% in July as record prices, high mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers
2+ week, 31+ min ago (451+ words) WASHINGTON — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers. Existing home sales fell 1.7% last month from June…...
Allison Schrager: Houses are no longer the best place for your money
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (608+ words) Stocks clearly have been the superior investment, even as housing has moved out of reach for too many Americans. It’s no surprise then that young people are saying they would rather put their money in equities than make a down…...
Despite mortgage sale, Gateway Center’s path remains largely the same
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (914+ words) When Namdar Realty Group took over the mortgage note on Gateway Center in Pittsburgh, it raised questions about whether the four-building complex in the heart of Downtown would become the next Pittsburgh Mills. Namdar owns the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills....
U.S. home prices hit an all-time high as sales slow and mortgage rates rise
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in June, but a key measure of home prices climbed to an all-time high, adding to prospective homebuyers’ affordability challenges. Existing home sales fell 2.4% last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate…...
U.S. home sales surge to the fastest pace this year despite rising mortgage rates and prices
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (267+ words) Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes accelerated last month to their fastest pace since December, a sharp turnaround in demand for after a lackluster start to the spring homebuying season. Existing home sales rose 3.2% in May from the previous month to…...
Average U.S. long-term mortgage rate eases to 6.36% in 1st drop after 2 straight weekly increases
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) TribLIVE.com The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower this week, its first drop after rising the previous two weeks. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.36% from 6.37% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year…...
If you’re looking to sell your home this spring, here’s how you will want to prepare
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (732+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. — With spring on its way, it’s a popular time for homeowners to consider selling their homes. It can be daunting to think about listing your home so where do you start? You’ll want to start with curb appeal,…...
U.S. homes sales bounced back in February as homebuyers seized on easing mortgage rates
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (556+ words) Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes bounced back in February as home shoppers took advantage of easing mortgage rates and a modest increase in properties on the market heading into the spring homebuying season. Existing home sales rose 1.7% last month from…...
Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (1011+ words) LOS ANGELES — Raiding retirement savings for a down payment on a home can be tempting, especially if you’ve struggled to scrape together enough money to buy. But should you? Most 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans like Individual Retirement Accounts…...
LZ Granderson: There are two Americas. Falling mortgage rates matter only to the wealthy one.
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (423+ words) There was a McDonald’s in my neighborhood that we would drive by often when I was growing up. Each time, I would read about the weekly sale advertised on the marquee underneath the golden arches. Occasionally, I would ask my…...