With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%.

Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%.

One key question that’s top of mind for homebuyers this year is: why is it so hard to find a house to buy?
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You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important?