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Terry Story’s Real Estate Survival Guide podcast includes her weekly round-up on NPR's "The Steve Pomeranz Show," WLRN and affiliates. The show provides expert advice in all aspects of the real estate transaction from listing to negotiations; to sales and purchase and everything in between.
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Monday Dec 17, 2018
Mortgage Rates Driving Starter Home Sales Despite Low Affordability
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Monday Dec 17, 2018
Mortgage Rates Still Low By Historical Standards
Steve kicks off Real Estate Round-Up with a focus on mortgage rates. He notes, with significant satisfaction, that he bought a house five years ago with a 3.75% rate on a 30-y mortgage. Terry adds that mortgage rates are currently in the 4.5% range, so they are still low by historical standards.
That said, if your finances are tight, a 0.75% increase can be sizable.
Potential buyers could opt for a lower rate of about 4% with a 15-year mortgage.
However, because the loan needs to be paid back sooner, monthly mortgage payments are a lot higher. (103)
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