U.S. housing turning the corner, inflation creeping up
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. home resales hit an eight month-high in June, suggesting the housing market was…
Average US 30-year mortgage rate at 4.13 pct.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. long-term mortgage rates were stable to slightly higher this week, remaining near their lows for…
Mortgage applications fall in latest week: MBA
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages slipped last week as refinancing applications dropped, an industry group said…
Average US 30-year mortgage rate at 4.14 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week but remained near their lows for the year.
Canadian housing starts rise in July, bucking forecasts
By Andrea Hopkins TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts bucked forecasts and rose in July, data on Monday showed, but…
U.S. housing, jobs data bolster economic outlook
The National Association of Realtors said existing home sales increased 2.4 percent to an annual rate of 5.15 million units.…
Average US 30-year mortgage rate at 4.10 pct
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined this week, with the 30-year loan rate hitting its 52-week low.
Canadian housing starts cool in August, seen moderating further
By Andrea Hopkins TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts cooled more than expected in August, while the previous month was…
U.S. mortgage applications fall to lowest since Dec 2000: MBA
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity, which includes both refinancing and home purchase…
Average US 30-year mortgage rate at 4.12 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week but remained near their lows for the year.
U.S. mortgage applications rise in latest week: MBA
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week as both purchase and refinancing applications jumped, an…
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Financial Advisor Fees Are Irrelevant, If You’ve Already Paid Them
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