Discover Real Estate
- Current mortgage rates: Compare today's best rates
![Mortgage rates have risen sharply in 2022, but there are signs that rates may be coming back down.]()
- Should You Lower Your Mortgage Rate With Discount Points?
![When comparing mortgage offers, keep in mind that some rates may already include discount points. Remember to find out the interest rate without discount points as well.]()
- Mortgage rates for March 27: Rates hit 7-week low
![Mortgage rates reached their lowest levels since early February last week after the Federal Reserve announced a quarter-point interest rate hike on March 22.]()
- Compare current mortgage refinance rates
![Mortgage refinance rates have been on the rise this year — but when will they come down?]()
- Mortgage rates drop a quarter point following Fed rate hike
![Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell holds a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on March 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Federal Reserve announced a 0.25 percentage point interest rate increase to a peak benchmark range of 4.75% to 5%, the highest level since 2007.]()
- What is a second mortgage and how does it work?
![Do you have home improvements to pay for or just need funds for medical bills, college tuition, debts or other expenses you’re facing? Here’s what you need to know about second mortgages — and how they can help.]()
Buying a Home
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The Pros and Cons of Buying an Old HousePro or con? When buying an old house, its charming personality could come along with a steep price in upkeep and renovations.By Anne Miller
Market
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![A real estate sign is posted outside of a recently sold home, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in Valrico, Fla. On Thursday, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates.]()
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate inched down this week to its lowest level in six weeks,... -
![A for sale sign stands near homes in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Monday, March 20, 2023. On Thursday, Freddie Mac reports on average U.S. mortgage rates.]()
The average long-term U.S. mortgage fell for the second straight week, which combined with... -
![FILE - A real estate sign stands outside of a recently sold home on Feb. 21, 2023, in Valrico, Fla. Americans eager to buy a home this spring, beware: It’s slim pickings out there. The number of U.S. homes on the market is at near-historic lows, which could dim would-be buyers’ prospects for finding a house or condo and fuel competition for the most affordable properties, economists say.]()
Americans eager to buy a home this spring, beware: It’s slim pickings out there. The number of... -
![A sign announces newly built homes at a development in Sudbury, Ma., on Sunday, March 12, 2023. On Thursday, Freddie Mac reports on this week's average U.S. mortgage rates.]()
The average long-term U.S. mortgage inched back down this week after five straight weeks of...
Home Improvement
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Well-intentioned "wish-cyclers" toss questionable items into their recycling bins, hoping they... -
![This January 2022 photo shows a recipe for asparagus soup in New York. (Cheyenne Cohen via AP)]()
For a spring holiday meal, what could be better than a dish with asparagus? For AP food columnist... -
![This image provided by Jeff Lowenfels shows flats of sweet peas grown from seed, some in recycled egg cartons, on March 23, 2023, in Anchorage, Alaska. The longer days of spring make this a good time to start plants from seed, either indoors or outdoors. (Jeff Lowenfels via AP)]()
Seed racks are sprouting like weeds these days at local nurseries and garden centers. There's now... -
![FILE - A worker organizes items at a Walmart Supercenter in North Bergen, N.J., on Feb. 9, 2023. If inflation has eaten away at your budget, then your tax refund might just provide a much-needed protective barrier. As of March, prices are up 6% over the past 12 months, according to the most recent consumer price index. At the same time, just over half of filers (55%) are expecting tax refunds for the 2022 tax year, with an average expected refund of $2,205, according to the 2023 Nerdwallet Tax Report.]()
With prices rising on everyday items, consumers can use their tax refunds — which just over half...
