As fraudsters continue to become more creative, it is critical that we stay vigilant. Here are some tips for your real estate transaction.
Tag: home buying
We saw mortgage interest rates continue to trend higher in the last 30 days. The recent change will cost new borrowers another $7.50 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. Average U.S. rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages were at 3.01% as of this week. Last month at this time, they were sitting at 2.87%. Of course, both are historically low.
This infographic from NAR is helpful in framing how you can ensure you get the most out of the relationship with your real estate agent.
An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. I normally share local inventory by price point; however, I thought I would take a step back to look at the data on a national level. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have already hit the lowest point. We’re still not close to a balanced market, which would be a 6 months’ supply of homes for sale. However, we are seeing a slow but steady increase in homes coming up for sale. See the chart below for a long-term perspective.
Given what we are seeing, what does it mean for buyers and sellers?