Although Freddie Mac’s weekly mortgage rate survey (released today) suggested the lowest rates since October 2024, our daily numbers offer a bit more nuance. To be sure, October 28th and September 16th both saw distinctly lower rates this year. Today’s rates are right in line with yesterday’s as well as last Friday’s. In other words, […]
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Many recent sellers appear willing to offer homebuyer incentives, prioritizing certainty and their goals of making a timely deal over maximizing profit, according to a new report from Zillow. Processing Content Approximately two-thirds of sellers covered some or all closing costs in their 2025 transactions, the real estate platform said in its new consumer housing
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Scandalous accusations and serious questions of law are likely to crop up in new lawsuits by mortgage consumers and lenders in 2026. But some cases today already carry plenty at stake for the industry. Major players are accused of violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act in stiffing borrowers and their own employees. Leading companies
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