Here are a few national real estate-related stories and news pieces that came across my screen this week…
- from The Wall Street Journal: Homeowners Are Again Pocketing Cash as They Refinance Properties — Nearly half of borrowers recently chose cash-out option
- from the Fox Business News: Credit Scores Hit Record High as Recession Wounds Heal
- from Freddie Mac: 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Moves Lower
- from CNBC: Weekly mortgage applications fall 3.4% as homebuyers find little for sale
- from The New York Times: Despite Weak Inflation, Fed Is Likely to Raise Interest Rates in June
- from Redfin: Priced Out: The Housing Affordability Gap in America’s Largest Metros
- from Realtor.com: Most Millennials Want Homes, but Don’t Have Even $1K in Down Payment Savings
- from CNBC: It’s cheaper to buy a home than rent, but only if you can find one
- from MarketWatch: These startups will help you make a down payment — by taking a stake in your house
