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A strong economy, robust jobs growth and continued short-term rate hikes all contributed to this week's 7-year high
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
The New York City skyline as of 2015.
NYC leads the pack, no surprise, with LA, SF, Chicago, and Dallas all in the top 10 of LendingTree's new analysis
by Marian McPherson Aug 28
How do interest rate increases really impact real estate decisions?
Although we assume a direct correlation, AlphaFlow’s Ray Sturm thinks the answer is more complicated
by Christy Murdock Jul 6
Is it a good time to buy or sell? Economists say no need to fear rate hike
First American Chief Economist, Mark Fleming, says buyers will be able to absorb the increase in borrowing costs thanks to wage hikes
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
The Fed raised interest rates 0.25%, the second hike this year
The hike is due to robust jobs, overall economic growth
by Marian McPherson Jun 13
Americans' biggest homebuying fear? Not finding a place they like
Low inventory is of greater concern than the possibility of rising interest rates, a new survey from Harris Poll and Trulia reveals
by Marian McPherson Jun 15
Quiz: How smart are you about mortgage interest rates?
Take this questionnaire and find out
by Bernice Ross Apr 25
After several years of working against each other, global central banks are cornered
The Federal Reserve has clearly chosen external stability over inflation risk here.
by Lou Barnes Mar 18
Will mortgage rates fall in 2016?
It might not be wise to jump on the high-rate bandwagon
by Peter Miller Feb 5
Leigh Brown: What does the increase in the Fed rate actually mean?