Everyone is talking about home prices and the affordable housing crisis. A lot of people are wondering, or even think home prices are going to crash, mostly thanks to reporting from the media. But where are home prices headed for the end of 2023 and beyond? First, let's look at where home prices are at the moment and how we got here. The rate of increase in home values has been massive during the last...
Lenders have guidelines regarding max DTI to approve a loan. Many lendaers allow for DTI ratios up to 50%. Still, loans with higher DTI ratios typically have worse terms. Higher DTI may require a higher down payment to meet loan approval criteria....
U.S. mortgage rates are inching closer to 8%, a two-decade high, making homeownership increasingly out of reach for many Americans. The Federal Reserve's aggressive tightening campaign against inflation is causing upward pressure on market rates, making existing home sales slump further and potential first-time borrowers hesitant. Lawrence Yun, chief economist at the National Association of...
According to Bankrate and Freddie Mac, the current average interest rate for a 30-year-fixed mortgage is 7.58%, which is the highest it has been in over 20 years. Experts are now predicting that this could go up to 8%, if the economy continues to show signs of strength and the Federal Reserve raises interest rates again. If this happens, the housing market could go back into a deep...
Home sales in Atlanta ↓14.9% MoM, amounting to 4,896 properties sold. Sales volume measured at $2.37B, ↓ 17.4% MoM....
Georgia home prices show significant upward trajectory, reflecting robust demand and limited inventory....
Check out our latest video - What's Going To Happen With Mortgage Rates: So you've undoubtedly seen some news concerning inflation and mortgage rates, as well as something about a Federal Reserve (the Fed) decision. You may be wondering what it all means for you, especially if you're considering purchasing a home. Allow me to break it down for you. The Housing Market and...
Plan your finances and consult an advisor before house hunting to set a budget within 30-35% of your income. Define must-have features based on lifestyle and plans to streamline the home-searching process after budgeting.Mortgage pre-approval helps serious buyers determine affordability, compare lenders, and gain a competitive edge....
Mortgage rates have been steadily increasing for the past six weeks, causing a slight dip in home purchases and an increase in the available inventory of homes for sale. The economy is strong and the Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates high for longer, further increasing monthly payments and making home buying less affordable. Inventory is expected to peak at the end of August, with 20% fewer...
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