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Zillow’s September market report has something much more interesting to say than what we already know. What we already knew is that, yes, while mortgage rates are still elevated, even after the latest Fed cut, the year-over-year change is bringing back buyers and sellers across the country. What many of us didn’t anticipate is that, as identified by the data collected for the report, the top […]

If you’re in the market to buy a house, then you already know that mortgage rates have dipped compared to where they were a year ago. However, because some housing markets are still quite competitive, you might need to pay more than the list price just to get your dream house, which could wipe out

According to the latest Realtor.com® Hottest Real Estate Markets report, several cities in the South have dropped precipitously in popularity. To determine a market’s popularity or “hotness,” researchers examine both market demand as measured by unique views per property on Realtor.com, plus the number of days a listing remains active before getting snapped up by buyers.

Buying points — also referred to as “discount points” or “buying down the rate” — involves paying extra to your lender at closing to reduce the interest rate on a mortgage. That reduced rate results in smaller monthly payments and long-term interest savings over the life of the loan.

According to a report from Clever Real Estate, the average real estate commission rate in the U.S. is 5.32%, which is split between the listing agent (2.74%) and the buyer’s agent (2.58%). The website also shared that closing costs on a home for a buyer are about 3% to 5% of the sale price, with the average expenses

Mortgage-rate locks for second homes dropped 13% in August — more than twice the drop observed among primary homes, according to Redfin Corp. and Optimal Blue LLC.

Ah, Florida. It’s on the vision board for many retirees. What could be better than kicking back on a warm beach while the sun beats down on you and your margarita? 

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