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Homeowners are taking advantage of rising home values.Mortgage refinances were down in December, but homeowners are still taking out equity through cash-out refinances.Mortgage origination activity, or the measure of how many new home loans are started, slowed down for the fourth consecutive mont...

Avoid mistakes by carefully evaluating your finances and shopping around for the right mortgage.The first time you try something, you’re bound to make mistakes. But mistakes buying your first house can cost you dearly for years to come. Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone. First-time homeb...

Mortgage rates surged again this week on inflation concerns, hitting the highest point in 22 months that sent homebuyers scrambling to lock in rates.Many homeowners, on the other hand, face a shrinking opportunity to refinance.The rate on the 30-year fixed rate mortgage – the most common home loa...

With inflation rising to its highest level in nearly 40 years, three-quarters of buyers and sellers say they are changing their plans, according to a new consumer survey of 1,500 aspiring buyers and sellers conducted by Redfin.Twenty-nine percent of survey respondents say they are delaying buying...

Homeowners who face rising property taxes are often tempted to appeal. But in 2022, The Ascent, a Motley Fool publication, says that homeowners may not be as successful at lowering their bills as they may have in the past.To be successful in a tax appeal, homeowners must prove that their home is ...

Buyers who were unscathed financially by the pandemic have particularly benefited from mortgage rates under 3%. However, the surging demand for a limited supply of homes for sale has fueled higher home prices. Housing affordability has been waning as a result.In October, monthly mortgage payments...