In a report released today, Freddie Mac predicted that this year will be the best year since 2006 for home sales. They also predict that rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages will drop to a 40-year low. More, here.

 

Most people don’t exercise caution when communicating with a real estate agent, but—for instance— an agent representing a seller may use information gleaned from a buyer to help facilitate the sale. More, here.

 

Michael Burge, writing for Nerdwallet, has an article this week about things to keep in mind when cosigning on a mortgage. More, here.

 

NerdWallet addresses the importance of due diligence when choosing a mortgage broker. Here are 4 questions to ask before making a final decision.

 

Some changes tend to occur in real estate in the fall. Forbes has a piece today on 4 changes to expect over the coming months. More, here.

 

A sell-off in the U.S. bond market caused rates to rise to their highest point in 2 months. Rates still remain historically low. More, here.

 

Brandon Turner, writing for Forbes, shares valuable advice from 20 financial experts on saving for a real estate down payment. More, here.

 

64% of mortgage applications last week were from homeowners planning to refinance. Rates stay at a record-low. More, here.

 

Kenneth Harney, with The Chicago Tribune, examines new findings from researchers at the Housing Finance Policy Center of the Urban Institute. In short, single women are paying more for mortgages. More, here.

 

The Huffington Post has a list today of 6 things you could be doing that may harm your chances of mortgage pre-approval. More, here.