Zillow removes climate risk data from listings after complaints it hurts sales

Zillow removes climate risk data from listings after complaints it hurts sales

Zillow, the largest US real estate listing site, has removed a feature that allowed people to see a property’s exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints from the industry and some homeowners that it was hurting sales. Last September, the online real estate market introduced a tool that shows the individual risk of fire, flood, … Read more

The 6% 30-year mortgage is back, could 5% be next?

The 6% 30-year mortgage is back, could 5% be next?

Mortgage rates vary from country to country, but some borrowers get the lowest rates for a long time. According to Zillow data, the current average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.00%. The 15-year fixed rate is 5.50%. Last Wednesday, Freddie Mac reported a 6.23% 30-year rate. That tells you how important it is to shop … Read more