Purchase mortgage closing costs dipped in 2025
The latest study from LodeStar found the ratio of average closing cost to home sales price in several states, led by Delaware, well above the national average.
March Housing Starts Surge 10.8% as Permits Slide
Residential construction activity moved in opposite directions in March, as housing starts posted a strong rebound while building permits fell sharply from the previous month’s elevated pace. The latest Census Bureau report suggests builders accelerated new projects even as future pipeline activity
Purchase Applications Rise Again Despite Higher Rates and Fewer Refis
Mortgage applications eased modestly last week, giving back a small portion of the prior week’s sharp gains as rates moved slightly higher. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 1.6% decrease on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending April 24. The pullback was driven by softer r
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