Money Matters: First-time homebuyers
Maribel Aber has tips for taking advantage of super low mortgage rates.
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Will housing market continue to prop up US economy?
Despite a recent drop in retail sales, softer business spending and a slowdown in job growth, the housing market keeps humming along. That's good news for a US economy that may need housing to keep the current recovery alive.
Pending home sales down sharply on economic uncertainty
Americans have been reluctant to buy homes lately, thanks to uncertainty about the U.S. economy. Now their fears are showing up in the data.
Mortgage rates fall below 4%; refis explode as rates tumble
Mortgage rates are lower than they've been in years, causing a tsunami of refinancing.
Why aren't Americans buying more homes?
Interest rates are dropping and American mortgages are cheaper than they've been in years. The US economy is strong. That's a recipe for a booming housing market — but it isn't booming at all.
Fears of housing downturn may have been overblown
The housing market is flashing signs of a bounce back in 2019.
Mortgage rates top 5%, hitting a 7-year high
If you're looking to buy a home, be prepared to pay a heftier mortgage than friends who purchased houses in the past few years.
Home Depot's sluggish sales may be warning sign for housing
Some cracks may finally be starting to show in the foundations of what has been a very strong housing market.
First Warn Forecast
