Transit access reshapes housing affordability math

Car ownership costs now rival mortgage payments in determining true housing affordability, with transit-accessible homes commanding a price premium nationally, according to new data.

VA updates could help veterans buy and stay put

The VA updated appraisal requirements for VA-backed purchases and launched a new partial-claim option for veterans in default, giving real estate professionals timely information to share with VA buyers and homeowners who may need to contact their lender, servicer or VA.

Mortgage Rates Start New Week Flat

Volatility is always a risk surrounding 3 day holiday weekends when it comes to markets and mortgage rates , but this time around, things have been very calm. The average top-tier 30yr fixed rate remained almost perfectly flat versus last Thursday with the MND index technically falling by 0.01%. Thi

Average 30-year mortgage rate falls to lowest level in seven weeks

he average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.43% from 6.49% last week, while the average 15-year rate dropped to 5.79% from 5.84%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said.