National Applications for jobless benefits decline last week By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Dec 1, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits came back down last week, hovering near levels suggesting the U.S…
National Average long-term US mortgage rates tumble to 6.61% By MATT OTT AP Business Writer Nov 17, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate tumbled by nearly a half-point this week, but will likely remain a significant barr…
National US mortgage rates top 7% for the first time in 2 decades By MATT OTT and ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writers Oct 27, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate topped 7% for the first time in more than two decades this week, a result of the Fe…
Local News Home prices continue to fall in San Mateo County Nicholas Mazzoni Daily Journal staff Oct 26, 2022 Median single-family residential home prices fell 5.4% to $1.75 million average in San Mateo County from August to September, according to San…
National US long-term mortgage rates up for 6th week; 30-year at 6.7% Updated Apr 13, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the sixth straight week, marking new highs not seen in 15 years, be…
National Housing market chills as mortgage rates, prices scare buyers By KEN SWEET, MICHAEL CASEY and ALEX VEIGA The Associated Press Jul 21, 2022 NEW YORK (AP) — Kyle Tomcak was looking for a home for his in-laws in the suburbs around Denver, something priced close to $450,000.
Local News Featured As interest rates climb, home supply remains limited in San Mateo County Corey Browning Daily Journal staff Apr 7, 2022 Limited supply and stiff competition continue to push up home prices in San Mateo County as increasing interest rates, expected to continue to…
National Long-term mortgage rates rise again; 30-year breaches 4.5% Updated Apr 13, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose again this week as the key 30-year loan rate vaulted over 4.5% and attained its h…
National How higher interest rates will affect Americans' finances By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer Mar 16, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans who have long enjoyed the benefits of historically low interest rates will have to adapt to a very different envir…
National US home prices surge 18.4% in October By PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer Dec 28, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year's coronavirus recession.
