Monday, August 19, 2024 / by Dick Keenan
If you’re considering buying or selling a home, mortgage rates are likely at the forefront of your thoughts. These rates play a crucial role in determining how much you’ll pay each month on your mortgage, so it’s important to factor them into your plans. Here’s what you need to know about the current mortgage rate landscape and how it affects your buying power.
What’s the Current Trend with Mortgage Rates?
Recently, mortgage rates have been on a downward trend, which is promising news for those looking to buy a home. However, it’s essential to remember that mortgage rates can be unpredictable. They are influenced by a variety of factors, including the state of the economy, the job market, inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s policies.
As Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First American, points out, “The ongoing deceleration in inflation, coupled with the Federal Reserve’s recent indication of potential rate cuts [in 20. ...
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Thursday, September 24, 2020 / by Traci Pimentel
Homeownership is one of the best ways to invest in your financial future, especially as your home equity grows. Home equity is a form of forced savings that can work to your advantage as the value of your home appreciates. Across the country, home equity was increasing before the health crisis swept our nation, and it continues to grow throughout the year, giving sellers powerful options in this market.
According to the just-released Q2 Homeowner Equity Insights Report by CoreLogic:
“U.S. homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63% of all properties) have seen their equity increase by a total of nearly $620 billion since the second quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.6%, year over year.”
Dr. Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist for CoreLogic, attributes much of the equity growth to rising home prices:
“The CoreLogic Home Price Index registered a 4.3% annual rise in prices through June, which supported an increase in home equit; ...
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Friday, July 26, 2019 / by Traci Pimentel
Equifax Data Breach Settlement
If you were affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach, you can now file a claim for a piece of the settlement.
The credit-reporting company has agreed to pay between $575 million and $700 million to settle state and federal investigations related to a massive security incident that exposed the personal information of more than 147 million Americans two years ago.
The settlement, which was announced Monday and is considered the largest ever for a data breach, has preliminary court approval.
The official settlement website, www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com, has been posted and is accepting claims.
To confirm you're eligible to file a claim, enter your last name and the last six digits of your Social Security number on the site or call the Settlement Administrator at 1-833-759-2982.
Filing a claim
There are two ways to file a claim. You can file online at www.equifaxbreachsettlement.com or by mail. If by mail, yo ...
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Friday, June 28, 2019 / by Traci Pimentel
Jordan Green, Senior Sales Partner at The Keenan Carter Group, Keller Williams Realty Central Coast, explains WHY it's so important to have a real estate sales person represent you when purchasing a home. Jordan demystifies some common misconceptions about what it costs you versus what it actually saves you to have a Buyers Agent.
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