A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis
Some Highlights There’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us. While you may remember the … Continue reading →
Read MoreHouse of the Week: A Wooden Castle in Canada’s Great Bear Rainforest
By Nancy Keates April 4, 2025 3:25 pm ET The specs List price: $21.5 million CAN ($15 million USD) Size: 8,973 sq. ft. Land: 130 acres 8 bedrooms, 10 baths All in the family Wolfgang and Gabriele von der Burg and […]
Read MoreTest Your Home Improvement IQ With This Quiz
Find out which home updates offer the biggest return on your investment. Do you watch house-flipping TV shows? Are you embarking on a major remodel for the first time? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, this home improvement quiz […]
Read MoreHere’s how China could crush the U.S. housing market
Published Wed, Apr 9 202511:44 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 9 20252:27 PM EDT By: Diana Olick Mortgage rates are rising sharply this week, as investors sell U.S. Treasury bonds at a swift pace. Mortgage rates follow loosely the yield on the 10-year […]
Read MoreMortgage rates and demand seem stuck in a holding pattern, as markets await tariff news
Published Wed, Apr 2 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 2 20257:14 AM EDT By: Diana Olick Mortgage rates have barely budged in the last month. That, and a broader concern among consumers about the state of the economy, has also […]
Read MoreMortgage rates sink on tariffs, but housing costs are still near a record high
Published Thu, Apr 3 202512:56 PM EDTUpdated Fri, Apr 4 20258:43 AM EDT By: Diana Olick Mortgage rates fell sharply Thursday following the Trump administration’s tariff announcement. The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed loan plunged 12 basis points to 6.63%, […]
Read MoreMortgage rates slingshot higher as tariff uncertainty roils markets
Published Tue, Apr 8 2025 By: Diana Olick Mortgage rates hit their highest level in over a month this week, reversing course after a period of improvement. The average rate on the 30-year fixed rate jumped 22 basis points Monday […]
Read MoreWhy You Don't Want To Skip Your Home Inspection
When you finally find the home you want to buy, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. You’ve toured the place, imagined your furniture in it, maybe even pictured your morning coffee on the porch. The last thing … Continue reading →
Read MoreDoes Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?
Retirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms. But with this exciting chapter comes some … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe Truth About Newly Built Homes and Today’s Market
Headlines are talking about the inventory of new homes and how we’re back at the levels not seen since 2009. And maybe you’re reading that and thinking: oh no, here we go again. That’s because you remember the housing crash … Continue reading →
Read MoreHouse Hunting Just Got Easier – Here’s Why
If you’ve been frustrated by the lack of homes for sale over the past few years, here’s some good news. You have more options, so it may finally be time to kick off your home search again. As Daryl Fairweather, … Continue reading →
Read MoreThings To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage
Some Highlights Once a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application. Here are a few tips. Don’t … Continue reading →
Read MoreThe #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price
When you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has … Continue reading →
Read MoreMortgage demand from homebuyers is strongest in nearly two months, but that’s not saying a lot
Published Wed, Mar 26 20257:03 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Mar 26 20258:36 AM EDT By: Diana Olick Mortgage rates barely budged last week, but homebuyers may be inching back to the market despite strong spring headwinds. Refinance demand was weaker, however, […]
Read MoreManhattan’s luxury real estate market sees best first quarter in six years
Published Wed, Apr 2 20259:32 AM EDT By: Robert Frank People walk by a view of residential luxury towers along nicknamed Billionaires Row, a stretch of 57th Street that holds the majority of Manhattan’s supertall luxury towers on May 16, […]
Read MoreMortgage rates and demand seem stuck in a holding pattern, as markets await tariff news
Published Wed, Apr 2 20257:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 2 20257:14 AM EDT By: Diana Olick A ‘For Sale’ sign is posted in front of a home for sale on March 5, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images […]
Read MoreJUST SOLD: 29 Pleasant Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
2-4 Units Multi Family – Up/Down List Price: $499,900 Sold: $512,500 Total Rooms: 10 […]
Read MoreTownhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers
Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square footage. … Continue reading →
Read MoreJUST SOLD: 41 Harvest Street, Providence, RI 02908
Multi Family – Up/Down List Price: $599,900 Sold: $635,000 Total Rooms: 14 […]
Read MoreHere’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market
Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession. Let’s take a look … Continue reading →
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