by arnielevine | May 18, 2026 | Current Affairs
Waiting for interest rates to return to historic lows might be the most expensive mistake you make this year. While it’s tempting to stay “locked-in” to an old rate, understanding how interest rates affect the housing market in 2026 is about more...
by arnielevine | Jan 27, 2026 | Current Affairs
Navigating today’s real estate market can feel overwhelming. With every news report about the ‘Fed rate’ or fluctuating mortgage costs, it’s easy to feel anxious, wondering if now is the right time to buy or sell. You might be worried about...
by countyproperties | Sep 23, 2011 | Finance, Latest News, Real Estate news
The Federal Reserve’s plan to reinvest principal payments on some bonds into mortgage-backed securities is already contributing to the nation’s record low mortgage interest rates, Bankrate said Thursday. Bankrate said the Federal Open Market Committee...
by countyproperties | Sep 17, 2011 | Finance, Real Estate news, San Diego Real Estate
Now is the perfect time to buy! The California Housing Fund Platinum Program is offering: 3 percent grant for homebuyers to use for closing costs, down payment or pre-paid loan expenses. Grant does not have to be repaid, and there is no restriction in turning the home...
by countyproperties | Aug 6, 2011 | Finance, Latest News
Mortgage rates fell sharply this past week, hitting record lows, as bond yields declined and signs of a weakening economy dampened consumer sentiment further, according to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage hit...
