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Mortgage rates drop as U.S. home sales slow and prices climb

Mortgage rates drop as U.S. home sales slow and prices climb The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that existing home sales fell for the sixth consecutive month in July. The post Mortgage rates drop as U.S. home sales slow and prices climb appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

28 Types of Windows

28 Types of Windows The Daily Infographic reminds us that windows are one of the most important parts of a home and that’s why it is essential to choose the right ones for your house, flip or rehab project.  However there are many different types of windows and styles to choose from….who knew?  As always, […]

Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in Q2, 2022

Mortgage Delinquencies Decrease in Q2, 2022 The Mortgage Bankers Association is reporting that mortgage delinquency rates have dropped to their lowest level since 1979 (their survey’s inception).  Their data show that the delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four-unit residential properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.64% of all loans outstanding at the […]

Six great student desks to add to your school supply list

Six great student desks to add to your school supply list Look for a wire-management system, as well as electrical and USB supports. If the desk doesn’t come with these, make sure there’s enough room to add them. The post Six great student desks to add to your school supply list appeared first on Boston.com […]

Readers: How do you feel about home security cameras?

Readers: How do you feel about home security cameras? Social media is full of fights pitting neighbor against neighbor, with smart doorbells and home security cameras catching all of the action. The post Readers: How do you feel about home security cameras? appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

ARM-Backed Home Purchases Are Way Up

ARM-Backed Home Purchases Are Way Up CoreLogic says potential homebuyers are being discouraged by rapidly climbing and higher mortgage rates – which, in turn, means tumbling mortgage originations.  However, they point that adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are up significantly amid rising interest rates and they say homebuyers & investors are flocking to ARMs for better affordability […]

Six New England communities land on Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP code list for 2022

Six New England communities land on Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP code list for 2022 “The 2022 list is dominated by places in the Northeast, many of them within striking distance of exorbitantly priced Boston.” The post Six New England communities land on Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP code list for 2022 appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Home Building Industry Faces Glut of Inventory

Home Building Industry Faces Glut of Inventory Bloomberg is reporting that the supply of new homes on the market has climbed to its highest level since 2010.  They point out that for years the housing market has been plagued by too little inventory, now builders are suddenly finding themselves with a glut of unsold homes. […]

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