Some commentators were surprised that U.S. Treasury yields (and therefore mortgage rates) rose rather than fell last Friday in response to the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. MarketWatch ...

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"Israel launched a stunning series of strikes on Friday morning against Iran’s nuclear program, killing three of the nation’s security chiefs," reported The New York Times overnight. "The wide-ranging ...

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Student loan debt adds nearly five years to the average homebuying timeline for new graduates. Geography matters: In Hawaii, grads may have to wait until 2043 to buy, while in West Virginia, it’s 2030 ...

Home appraisals last between 90 and 180 days depending on the lender and loan type, but up to 1 year with an update. Whether you plan to purchase a home or refinance it, you’re probably going to need ...

How Should Homebuyers Navigate 2025? Each new year, millions of renters resolve to finally become homeowners. The turn of the calendar seems to offer new hope of finding a home, setting down roots, ...