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U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise in Early 2025, Reach 6-Month High
Based on Freddie Mac's first Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) of 2025, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.91 percent as of January 2, 2025.
80 Million Americans to Hit the Road, Skies and Seas for 2024 Thanksgiving Holiday
AAA estimates that 79.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period. For the first time, the forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day, offering a more comprehensive view of holiday travel patterns.
Commercial Real Estate Lending in U.S. Slowed in First Quarter
Based on new data from CBRE, the U.S. commercial real estate lending market slowed in Q1 2024 due to high interest rates and limited credit availability, but a tightening of credit spreads indicated signs of stabilizing.
Most Popular U.S. Home Remodeling Projects Revealed
Based on the National Association of Home Builders newly released Remodelers Survey, results revealed that bathroom and kitchen remodels remain the most popular projects in 2024.
