Tag: mortgage rates

Irrigation stocks: Macro sectoral trends may take time, but they are potential wealth creators: 7 stocks from two sectors which fit the bill

StocksJune 21, 2025

All investors are looking for sectors and stocks where there is an opportunity to make big money. But we miss out on one critical factor when it comes to finding such sectors: They are often...

CBDT exempts certain IFSC unit payments from TDS

EconomyJune 21, 2025

New Delhi The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has exempted payments made by finance companies, fund management entities, recognised clearing corporations and stock exchanges to International Financial Services Centre units from deducting tax at...

Lower rates are encouraging for home buyers

MarketMay 18, 2025

Mortgage rates have decreased today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed interest rate is down eight basis points to...

Economic data could shift mortgage rates

MarketMay 11, 2025

Mortgage interest rates are up today. According to Zillow data, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen by one basis point...

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, April 11, 2025: Rates finally tick down

MarketApril 11, 2025

After spiking for two back-to-back days, mortgage interest rates are finally inching back down. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage...

Thinking of selling your home? Research says the best week to do it is coming up soon

MarketMarch 29, 2025

Thinking of selling your home? Mark your calendar: Your window of opportunity is right around the corner. ...

Rates are down since last weekend

MarketMarch 23, 2025

Mortgage interest rates have increased today, but there is good news: Rates are actually lower than last week. According to...

Housing contract activity sinks to all-time low in January amid high rates, cold weather

MarketFebruary 27, 2025

A measure of home contract signings dropped to its lowest level on record in January as buyers were stymied...

More Americans with government loans are falling behind on their mortgages, a warning sign for consumer health

MarketFebruary 15, 2025

Borrowers who got home loans through government-backed programs are increasingly falling behind on their payments, a potentially worrying signal...

2025’s Housing Market Forecasts in One Chart

RealestateJanuary 31, 2025

We have had several posts with the forecasts & prognostications for 2025’s housing market. They’re always interesting and exciting to look at. With...

Local Market Monitor’s National Economic Outlook for January ’25

RealestateJanuary 27, 2025

Local Market Monitor, a National REIA preferred vendor, recently released their monthly National Economic Outlook where they share their thoughts on developments taking...