News & Insights

The real estate market continues its hot start to 2021 with larger mortgage down payments and an increase in jumbo loan activity.

Mortgage News: With homebuyer demand increasing and inventory on the decline, the number of buyers being outbid for a home has doubled.

Mortgage News: A majority of buyers are making offers on properties they haven’t seen in person, and the trend may continue even after pandemic risks subside.

Mortgage News: Rates lowered in reaction to new challenges of the pandemic, but the dip is likely temporary as they continue rising.

Real estate trends for 2021 offer Better Real Estate Agents buyer insights, like how to stay engaged in a competitive market and what agents can do next.

Mortgage News: Rates have settled back down this week, but as political and economic changes take place, they’re likely not to lower any further.

Mortgage News: Even as rates and prices climb, data shows that many cities provide a better deal for buyers than renters.

With 2021 home prices set to rise, savvy buyers can snag a deal while weary homebuyers sit on the sidelines.

In 2021 home sales are likely to continue to climb due to strong demand and low rates.

Mortgage News: Rates dropped after Election Day, but they’re unlikely to remain stable for long. Here’s why you should expect rates to swing up and down, whatever the results.

Mortgage News: The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 2.81% last week, hitting yet another all-time low.

Extended remote policies have inspired a new wave of suburban homeowners as home prices break records.

Mortgage News: The average APR for refinances is still around 3%, defying expectations that the FHFA fee would drive it higher.

Mortgage News: With housing demand on the rise, and looming COVID-19 shutdowns, we’re already seeing a wider adoption of virtual homebuying solutions.

Mortgage News: A new FHFA fee will raise the cost of refinancing in September despite criticism from the White House and industry leaders.

Mortgage News: The housing market is recovering quickly, while the broader economy lags behind. Here’s what that could mean for homeownership in America.

Mortgage News: As the number of loans that are delinquent or in forbearance climbs back up, historically low mortgage rates may fluctuate.

Mortgage News: Low rates combined with low home prices spell opportunity for young first-time homebuyers flocking to less populated areas.

Better Mortgage News: While good and bad news caused interest rates to fluctuate this week, Federal Reserve actions bode well for low rates through 2022.

Better Mortgage News: With 2.5M jobs recovered in May, welcome news for the economy could mean higher mortgage rates.