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Student loan forgiveness boosts buyer budgets, plus listing agreement timelines

Mortgage contingencies in a correcting market, plus seller strats and renos w ROI

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With mortgage rates on the rise and suburban competition heating up, discover smart strategies to navigate today’s dynamic and fast-moving housing market.

You can now borrow roughly $100,000 more in a conforming loan. The move should help buyers keep up with rising home prices.

Want to buy a home for the first time? More affordable homes are hitting the market now, giving first-time buyers more choices and a better shot at ownership.

A new announcement from the Federal Reserve could mean the end of low rates—but that may not be bad news for buyers and homeowners.

Ready to buy a home? Learn how to get serious about your house hunt with practical tips on budgeting, pre-approval, and navigating a competitive market.

Learn how rising inflation influences current refinance mortgage rates, where they may be headed next, and why acting fast could save you money.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

RefiPossible is a loan option designed for those who may not qualify for a conventional refinance, or missed the 2020 refinance wave.

Starting in September, Fannie Mae will allow renters to use their rental payment history as credit on their mortgage application.

Lenders will evaluate credit scores differently starting September 18th, and homeowners may be in a position to save even more on their next refinance.

Mortgage News: Mortgage rates have dropped for the third week in a row, and homeowners are likely jumping on the opportunity to refinance at a lower rate.

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.