Virginia State

Charlotte, NC

Tampa, FL

Fox Business

A new report published by Realtor.com found that the share of available home listings that saw a price cut in July rose to the highest level in two years.

Home prices are finally starting to fall – and they dropped the most in these 3 cities

Louisiana State

Connecticut State

Business Insider

Home prices continue to rebound around the country — especially in these two states.

The 2 hottest states to buy property in right now — and 3 where home price appreciation is being crippled by soaring insurance costs

Since 2022, refinancing activity has gone down in response to surging mortgage rates. But with inflation normalizing and the Federal Reserve positioning itself to cut interest rates next month, mortgage rates should gradually decline. As that happens, more homeowners, especially those with high rates on their home loans, will benefit from a refinance.

Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall: Mortgage Refinance Rates for Aug. 26, 2024

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Trying to find an affordable house in Vermont or New Jersey is tough right now, but those aren’t the only states in the U.S. where home prices are on the rise.

10 States Where Home Prices Are Rising the Fastest

The Motley Fool

After years of red-hot home prices, the market looks to be softening. See what that will likely mean for homeowners looking to sell.

Bad News for Home Sellers May Be Good News for Buyers

For a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, the average rate you’ll pay is 6.57% today, up 0.02% over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.99%, which is a decrease of -0.01% from the same time last week. For a look at mortgage rate movement, see the chart below.

Good News for Mortgage Rates as Inflation Falls Below 3%. Today’s Mortgage Rates, Aug. 14, 2024

Mortgage rates are set to fall alongside interest rates. Here are 26 popular cities where houses are already inexpensive, according to Realtor.com.

26 popular cities where houses are at least $100,000 cheaper than the national median

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

Coffee County, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Last week, two individuals from Coffee County were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a search at a residence on Willacoochee Highway. On August 13, detectives with the Coffee County Drug Unit conducted an operation involving Charles Black, which led to a search of his residence on Willacoochee Highway. According to the report, Black left his residence before the warrant was served and was subsequently detained.

Two Charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine After Search in Coffee County

New York Post

Lowe’s cut its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday, echoing bigger rival Home Depot’s concerns of a slim chance of a recovery in home improvement demand this year.

The Federal Reserve was expected to cut interest rates earlier this year, but insufficient proof of easing inflation thus far has kept the rates high, which is affecting home sales, and consequently demand for expensive renovation projects.

“We’re seeing significant implications … people aren’t moving nearly as often as they typically do because current mortgage rates are so much higher,” said CEO Marvin Ellison on a post-earnings call.



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Lowe’s follows rival Home Depot with dismal profit forecast: ‘People aren’t moving’

Buyers appear to be chipping away at the sellers market that has been in place since the start of the pandemic. It’s true that there is still a shortage of available homes on the market, but now there seems to be a shortage of willing buyers. In a new...

More evidence the housing market is starting to flip toward buyers

Texas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Homeowners are opting to utilize HELOCs for home updates rather than move. According to U.S. News & World Report, homeowners who want to move face the unpleasant prospect of trading in an old low-rate mortgage for a new higher-rate mortgage. This dilemma is known as the lock-in effect. Instead of...

Locked in by Low Mortgage Rates, Homeowners Flock to HELOCs

Trailer Empire

As America’s housing market navigates the shifting tides of mortgage rates, a promising new chapter is on the horizon. Recent declines in mortgage rates have opened the door to transformative changes in the real estate landscape, signaling a potential revival in both buying and selling activities.

Real Estate Market Set to Transform: What to Expect When Mortgage Rates Fall

Rates on 30-year mortgages dipped 2 basis points Friday, reducing the flagship mortgage average to 6.34%. That leaves rates within close range of the almost 17-month low registered two and a half weeks ago. Rates fell for most other new purchase mortgage rates as well, though the movement was minor for most averages.

Mortgage Rates Edge Down, Approaching Lowest Level Since Spring 2023

Scripps News

Experts anticipating a cut of the Federal Reserve's benchmark interest rate this fall think it could stabilize the housing market's wild ride of the last few years.

What an interest rate cut could mean for buyers in a wild housing market

Reuters

(Reuters) -Sales of new U.S. single-family homes rose to their highest level in more than a year in July as a drop in mortgage rates boosted demand, offering more evidence that the housing market is recovering.

US new home sales rise to highest level in more than a year

What does the universe have for your zodiac sign today? The current planetary energy opens the doors of financial abundance for some zodiac signs. With the presence of the Moon in Taurus, the universe is favorable to these lucky signs; there is a significant boost in their intellect and innovation, which could open doors for financial prosperity. There is more to today's financial blessings, however. Keep reading if you wish to find out today's lucky zodiac signs and their financial predictions.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 26, 2024

GOBankingRates

Sun-kissed days. Tax friendliness. Access to quality health care. A sense of community. These factors may be top-of-mind when you're hunting for your dream retirement spot. If you're looking to buy a...

20 Retirement Towns Where Home Prices Are Falling (and Rising) the Most

Columbus, OH

The Lantern

One man is dead after a five-hour standoff with police Sunday morning near Ohio State’s South campus. Credit: Lantern File Photo. One man is dead after an over-five-hour-long barricade standoff with the Columbus Division of Police Sunday morning.

One dead after five-hour standoff with police in the University District Sunday morning

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Virginia REALTORS publish July home sales report

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia REALTORS released its July report on Wednesday, which included some positive news for home buyers. It indicated upticks in both sales...

Virginia REALTORS publish July home sales report

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