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Hot or Not: Floating Vanities in the Bathroom Wall-mounted vanities offer a subtle twist to help open up tight bathroom spaces. Will this trend last? Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, July 14, 2022 With the potential of a more aggressive rate hike from the Federal Reserve at the end of the month, mortgage rates will likely rise even further. Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: CPI Inflation, July 13, 2022 Consumer price inflation is the highest in over 40-years and showed no sign of slowing down in June. Powered by WPeMatico

Housing Affordability Drops as Mortgage Payments Spike Compared to one year ago, affordability fell in May as the monthly mortgage payment climbed 51% and median family income rose by 4.5%. By:  Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Jobs, July 8, 2022 Mortgage rates will be higher next week as the job market continues to expand. Powered by WPeMatico

Affordability and Availability as Mortgage Rates Rise The dual phenomenon of record-high home prices and record-low inventory has significantly impacted home buyer choice. Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, July 7, 2022 The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped sharply by 40 basis points to 5.3 percent from 5.7 percent the previous week. Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, June 30, 2022 The 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.7% from 5.81% the previous week. While up from last year, rates are still historically low, below 6%. Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, June 23, 2022 Mortgage rates remained below 6% this week. However, since the beginning of the year, home buying has cost about $800 more every month. Mortgage Financing Powered by WPeMatico