April 2018 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)

March 23, 2018 in Forecasts Mortgage News

Rates are on the rise, already meeting predicted levels for 2018. The window for low rates is closing, thanks to key events this month.

What mortgage rate history can tell us about the future

February 15, 2018 in About Mortgages Economic News Essential Mortgage Miscellany Federal Reserve First-Time Home Buyers Forecasts Homeownership Topics Mortgage Rates Mortgage Strategy Real Estate Refinance Uncategorized

How useful is mortgage rate history? Mortgage rate history may sound a pretty boring topic. Indeed, you may subscribe to the Henry Ford school, which believes that all history is bunk. However, knowing how mortgage rates behaved in the past can help you understand what might happen to them in the future. That knowledge could […]

Mortgage rate predictions for 2018: expert opinions

December 11, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage Rates

Where are mortgage rates headed this year? The bad news is that most experts think higher. The good news is, not much higher.

Housing market forecast : Experts weigh in on 2018 real estate

December 1, 2017 in Forecasts Real Estate News

2017 was a stellar year for real estate. But will real estate be a good value in 2018, and should sidelined home buyers buy now or wait? See our housing market forecast for answers.

BLS Non-Farm Payrolls Hourly Earnings October 2017

Wages not rising as fast as home prices; NAR presents 2018 housing forecast

November 6, 2017 in Economic News Forecasts Real Estate News

Post-hurricane jobs numbers not as strong as expected The October jobs report is in, and the numbers are a mixed bag. The U.S. economy added 261,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in October, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. A hiring rebound at restaurants and bars impacted by recent hurricanes helped boost numbers. However, October's jobs […]

Fed meeting: Interest rates remain as-is; hurricane impact negligible

November 1, 2017 in Federal Reserve Forecasts Mortgage Rates

The Fed holds rates steady. But another hike is expected in December. What does that mean for mortgage shoppers?

Realtors optimistic about next six months in housing markets

October 26, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News Real Estate News

Housing markets are coming up roses, even though summer's over. Here's what you need to know if you're buying or selling today.

MBA predicts 7% jump in home purchase applications for 2018

October 24, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News

What's the mortgage and real estate forecast for 2018? MBA says home buying will pick up, but for now, sellers are still in control.

Mortgage Rate Forecast October 2017 USDA FHA VA Conventional

October 2017 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)

October 2, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News

Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.

September 2017 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)

August 30, 2017 in Forecasts Mortgage News

Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.

Harvard Research: The Future Of Home Prices In 2018

June 25, 2017 in Forecasts Real Estate News

What will home prices do in 2017 and beyond? Find out what Harvard University researchers cam eup with in their latest study, The State of the Nation's Housing -- 2017 Edition.

6 Leading Mortgage Rate Predictions For 2017

November 23, 2016 in Forecasts Mortgage Rates

Everyone is asking where mortgage rates will be in 2017. We looked at 6 of the most credible sources and averaged the results for the most accurate mortgage rate forecast possible.