Falling Mortgage Rates, Lower Home Prices: Welcome to the Housing Market’s New Reality

Getty ImagesThe historically busy summer real estate market is officially here, and with it comes a double dose of good news for buyers.Mortgage rates fell for the third week in a row, hitting 6.67% for the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for the week ending June 22, according to Freddie Mac. Th

Bad News for Aspiring Home Buyers: One Type of Mortgage Is Becoming Increasingly Rare

Getty ImagesBuying a cheap house, or one that’s $150,000 or less, may seem like an attractive idea for many renters who are seeing home prices spiral out of control. But finding financing to pay for that home can be a tall task.Mortgages to purchase homes under $150,000 have become “increasingly rar

Anna Kendrick Is Renting Out Her Lovely Los Angeles Bungalow for $10K a Month

Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage / Realtor.comActress Anna Kendrick is singing a new tune.Yup, the star of the “Pitch Perfect” movies is renting out her Hollywood Hills home for $10,000 a month.Set in a private area on a dead-end street, the hilltop abode boasts many new features and finishes, plus gorgeous

A Private Island in Arkansas With a Modern Mansion Is the Week’s Most Popular Listing

Realtor.comCalling all dreamers!If you’ve ever wished upon a star for a custom-built home on your own private island, you’re in luck: One has just hit the market in Arkansas.Offering unrivaled privacy surrounded by spectacular views of Lake Balboa, the great getaway in Hot Springs Village has set so