Articles by Jacob Channel
Rising Mortgage Rates Could Cost Homebuyers Average of Nearly $44,000 Over Lifetime of Loans
May 22, 2023
Mortgage rates rose dramatically in 2022, with the average rate on a 30-year, fixed mortgage doubling between January and December. Rates haven’t grown nearly as... read more
Nearly 18 Million Owner-Occupied Homes in US Are Housing Cost-Burdened, Including 43% of Those Headed by Single Moms
May 1, 2023
It’s no secret that owning a home can be expensive. While some homeowners can comfortably manage their housing costs, others are housing cost-burdened and can’t.... read more
Average Monthly Payment on New Mortgage in US Tops $2,300 — See How Your State Compares
April 24, 2023
Though mortgage rates have fluctuated over the past several months, they’re still relatively steep, especially compared to record lows during the height of the COVID-19... read more
Diamonds in the Rough? Best Hidden Gem Metros for Homeownership
April 10, 2023
There are hundreds of metros in the U.S., but the 50 with the largest populations — including places like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago... read more
Metros Where People Pay the Lowest, Highest Property Taxes
April 3, 2023
With the federal income tax filing deadline quickly approaching, taxes are on many people’s minds. LendingTree wanted to mark the occasion by looking at a... read more