Purchase Demand Near 2 Year Highs; Refis Bounce Back
After a Memorial Day-induced lull, mortgage application activity rebounded sharply last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) latest…
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New Home Sales at 3 Year High, Maybe…
New Home Sales at 3 Year High, Maybe… The Census Bureau reported New Home Sales for April today,…
Mortgage Applications Contract Slightly, But Remain Above 2 Year Average
Mortgage rates were in the process of falling by the end of last week, but they made additional headway during…
U.S. tariffs could raise the cost of baby products up to $1,000 a year, industry players say
President Trump’s tariffs are making it a lot more expensive to have kids, parents and baby gear makers say. Sweeping…
Highest Existing Home Sales in a Year
As is the case with a majority of housing and mortgage market data these days, the Existing Home Sales data…
Highest Purchase Applications in a Year? Technically, Yes
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage application survey showed a modest decrease in refinance applications and an even more…
Your Frugal Travel Calendar for the Year Ahead
Traveling off-season, booking early, playing with flexible dates and going somewhere off the beaten path are tried-and-true budget travel strategies.…