#Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks

#Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks

“Mortgage rates rise for first time in seven weeks” The average long-term US mortgage rate rose this week after falling for six straight weeks, adding to the challenges potential homebuyers face amid higher home prices and a limited supply of available houses. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year…

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#New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions

#New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions

“New home sales rise 5.8% in November — but dip in these regions” Sales of new US single-family homes rose for a second straight month in November likely as Americans took advantage of a retreat in mortgage rates and incentives from desperate builders, but the overall housing market remains depressed. New home sales increased 5.8% to a seasonally adjusted annual…

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