A long-running intrafamily loan can work if the note is written, the rate meets IRS rules, and yearly forgiveness stays within the annual exclusion.
Redfin says buyers have regained leverage in most major metros even as mortgage rates stayed above earlier forecasts for 2026.
Freddie Mac’s latest reading shows borrowing costs edging higher again while bond yields and inflation concerns keep pressure on home loans.
Optimal Blue’s latest reading shows VA mortgage rates edging up, while CNBC Select points to lenders that stand out for service, rate, and online tools.
City and Housing Channel are offering a free fair, homebuyer counseling and details on local assistance programs for eligible buyers.
Neighbors Bank said many prospective buyers are waiting for a lower rate, but some worry that delaying could mean facing more competition and higher prices later.
A county program tied to data center revenue is reducing purchase prices and fees for qualifying residents, with more homes still in the pipeline.
The Mortgage Bankers Association said higher borrowing costs pushed total applications down 1% last week, with refinance demand taking the biggest hit.
A new housing report says the income needed to buy a typical home in the county climbed to its highest level in two years.
A Bankrate explainer says refinancing can still help some homeowners, but shopping, fees and loan terms matter as much as the headline rate.