Jeff Ostrowski
Bankrate.com
Florida, United States
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Housing Market Finally Cooling Down
After two record-breaking years, the overheated housing market is showing signs of slowing down. Inventories are growing. → Read More
The Most Expensive Places To Buy A Home
The country’s priciest places are dominated by California — and Silicon Valley towns in particular. → Read More
Pay Down Your Mortgage or Invest?
Which strategy is right for you? It depends on your feelings about debt and your risk tolerance. → Read More
Inflation Surge Puts Pressure On Mortgage Rates
A surge in inflation is pushing the Fed to act — and mortgage borrowers could feel the pain. → Read More
Mortgage Borrowers' Credit Scores Remain Near Record High
The end of the refinancing boom means mortgage borrowers’ credit scores have retreated — but only slightly. → Read More
Calendar: What’s Driving Mortgage Rates The Week Of March 28-April 1, 2022
Investors and lenders will scrutinize the jobs report for March. → Read More
When Will Mortgage Rates Hit 5%?
Rates have risen sharply in recent months — and they’re likely to keep climbing. → Read More
New Condo Mortgage Rules Frustrate Borrowers
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rolled out new rules covering condo loans aimed at those with structural issues. → Read More
Calendar: What’s Driving Mortgage Rates The Week Of March 7-11, 2022
Another inflation reading is out this week. Prices are climbing fast. → Read More
Calendar: What’s Driving Mortgage Rates The Week Of Feb. 28-March 4, 2022
Investors and lenders will scrutinize the jobs report for February. → Read More
How To Waive A Home Inspection Contingency Without Getting Burned
Even if you waive the contingency, you can still back out of the deal if there are severe defects. → Read More
Calendar: What's Driving Mortgage Rates The Week Of Feb. 21-25, 2022
Two home price indices are out this week. → Read More
Why Mortgage Rates Just Crossed 4%
Three months ago, the average mortgage rate was 3.15 percent. Now it’s 4.03 percent, according to Bankrate research. → Read More
Gig Worker Mortgage Guide
For gig workers, getting approved for a mortgage can be difficult — but it is possible. → Read More
Calendar: What's Driving Mortgage Rates The Week Of Feb. 14-18, 2022
A home sales report is set for release Friday. → Read More
Remodeling Boom: Flush With Equity, Homeowners Face Rising Costs, Long Delays
A cash-out mortgage refinance is a common way to pay for a renovation. → Read More
Mortgage Rates Just Hit Their Highest Point Since 2020 — Here's Why
The job market is booming. Inflation is raging. The Fed is poised to take away the punch bowl. → Read More
5 Hottest, Coolest U.S. Housing Markets In January 2022
Buffalo is hot, Green Bay is not, this survey says. → Read More
Calendar: What’s Driving Mortgage Rates The Week Of Feb. 7-11, 2022
A closely watched inflation report is set for release this week. → Read More
Single Women Increasingly Are Buying Homes Solo
Demographic trend in housing market: Single women opt for house first, spouse maybe later. → Read More