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   Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate continued to FALL  Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week, as the benchmark 30-year rate declined for the fourth straight week to its lowest level in nearly seven months. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the … Read More

 Pending home sales down 1.3% in April Pending home sales in April slumped for the second consecutive month. They were down year-over-year nationally and in all four major regions, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).The Pending Home Sales Index … Read More

  Buy Your First Home in One Year:A Step-by-Step Guide A real yard. Closets bigger than your average microwave. The freedom to decorate however you darn well please! Making the switch from renting to owning is exhilarating, but many rookie homebuyers find … Read More