Mortgage rates today, December 31, 2018, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.

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Housing inventory is up — but there’s still room for improvement

Housing inventory finally seems to be turning around. According to the latest data, inventory has increased for three months running, with a 0.4 uptick in November alone.

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Home renovation: Expect the unexpected

Nearly half of those have ever bought a home experienced an unexpected home renovation during the first year. Here's how to prepare for the unexpected.

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House calls: home health amenities of the rich and famous

The best health amenities don't necessarily ensure the best health. But that doesn't keep the world's richest from trying -- from a home dentist office to off-the-charts wellness amenities, here's what the rich are putting in their homes.

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Mortgage rates today, December 28, 2018, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.

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Renters spent more than Bezos’ net worth this year — and rents are still growing

American renters spent a startling amount on housing this year. According to new data, they paid a whopping $504.4 billion in rent across 2018 — nearly $13 billion more than last year and three times the net worth of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos.

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Housing “diet” means better home buying conditions come spring, expert says

Home price growth recently slowed to its lowest rate since January 2017 — but according to one expert, it doesn’t mean the market’s bottoming out. In fact, it may even indicate prime home buying conditions come spring.

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