Home sales ‘disappointing again’ – but Fed rate cut could be good for buyers

Home sales 'disappointing again' – but Fed rate cut could be good for buyers

US existing home sales fell more than expected in August as home prices remained elevated despite continued improvement in supply. Home sales fell 2.5% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.86 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast home resales to fall to a … Read more

Mortgage rates creep closer to 6% – lowest level since early 2023

Mortgage rates creep closer to 6% - lowest level since early 2023

The average rate for a 30-year mortgage in the US approached 6% this week to the lowest level since early February 2023. The rate fell to 6.09% from 6.20% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 7.19%. The last time the average rate was this low was in … Read more