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Weekly mortgage applications sink nearly 18% as coronavirus causes homebuyers to back away

The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages of $510,400 or less increased to 3.49% from 3.47%. Applications to refinance a home loan dropped 19% from the previous week but were 144% higher than a year ago. Mortgage applications...

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In the second installment of our "Home Buying in the Age of Coronavirus" guide, we explore the question: "Can I safely house hunt right now?" Does the coronavirus have you thinking twice about home shopping? We’re here to help with a new series, "Home...

Getting a Loan for Rental Property: 3 Requirements

Getting rental property financing is an important but often misunderstood step of investing in real estate. The reason why is simply information overload. There are many requirements and details associated with getting a loan for rental property that ...

Mortgage rates today, April 6, 2020 Rates move down

Several benchmark mortgage rates trended down today. The average rates on 30-year fixed and 15-year fixed mortgages both were down. On the variable-mortgage side, the average rate on 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages climbed higher. Rates for mortgages ar...

6 Beautiful Blue-and-Wood Kitchens

Top Ideabooks Top Ideabooks Top Ideabooks 1. Rich and Rustic Wood-heavy interiors can sometimes veer a bit dark and dreary. Thanks to the abundant natural light and ample doses of a fun blue color on the cabinets, this woodsy kitchen is a friendly, in...

How to Find Real Estate Residential Income Properties

Out of all of the steps of investing in real estate , finding real estate residential income properties is the most important. One reason why is the finality of the matter. When investors buy an income property , they are bound to the property’s locat...

How to Find Multi Family Comps: 4 Ways

The focal point of real estate investment analysis is a rental property. Understanding a property’s location, type, and features are all vital to deduce its market value. However, when buying an investment property, you also need to focus on other inv...

Things You Always Need To Consider When You Apply For A Mortgage – 2020 Guide

Before you start looking for a wonderful home for you, when you do not pay cash, you have to be approved for a mortgage loan. This is something that is not at all easy to do because of your lack of knowledge. Most people know nothing about applying fo...

Mortgage rates today, April 3, 2020 Key rates mixed

Mortgage rates moved in different directions today. The average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage held firm, but the average rate on a 15-year fixed tapered off. On the variable-mortgage side, the average rate on 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages declined...

Kitchen of the Week: A Galley With Warm Contemporary Style

Top Ideabooks Top Ideabooks As this young family started to grow, it moved from a compact condo in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, into a house on Vancouver Island. The 1960s house had its charms, but a renovation and addition completed 25 years...