This week’s top story: First-time home buyer affordability report – Q2 2024. In other news: September mortgage outlook, weekly mortgage rates drop, and pay interest while in school.
First-Time Home Buyer Affordability Report – Q2 2024
Making a larger down payment or choosing a less desirable home could make this initial purchase easier, but not all homebuying hopefuls will find those options possible.
September Mortgage Outlook: Rates Should Fall Again
Mortgage rates have fallen four months in a row, and they’ll probably go down in September and extend the streak to five months.
Weekly Mortgage Rates Drop, Easing Affordability
Mortgage rates fell this week after the chair of the Federal Reserve uttered long-awaited, market-moving words.
Want Cheaper College? Pay Interest While in School
Making optional student loan payments while you’re in school or during your grace period can save thousands in the long-run.
This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on rising interest rates, and budgeting with apps. In other news: How the Airbnb ‘gold rush’ could impact the homebuying market, avoiding 5 banking mistakes to earn more interest, pay less in fees, and co-buying a house.
This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on buy now, pay later loans and credit reports. In other news: What to do if your homebuying plan got scrapped this year, when the car market will return to normal, and 3 steps to lower the cost of your debt.
Today’s top story: Advice for renters priced out of homebuying. Also in the news: How to book a flight that (likely) won’t get canceled, U.S. drivers’ gas spending soars, and how to build generational wealth.
