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FILE - In this Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 file photo, a new home is for sale in Madison, Ga. Mortgage rates rose above the 3% mark this week for the first time in 10 weeks, as the economic recovery from the pandemic recession continues while inflation remains elevated. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Friday, June 25 that the average for the key 30-year home loan rose to 3.02% from 2.93% last week. By contrast, the rate stood at 3.13% a year ago.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
US mortgage rates rise over 3%; 30-year at 3.02%

Jun. 25, 2021 04:55 PM EDT

In this photo provided by Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County, a home is constructed by Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 12, 2019, in Greenville, S.C. Reeling from massive cutbacks in volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and grappling with high construction costs, Habitat for Humanity affiliates would be the first to admit they’re struggling. (Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County via AP)
Habitat for Humanity struggles with high construction costs

By Haleluya Hadero Jun. 25, 2021 10:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2020 file photo, a real estate brokerage sign stands in front of a house in Norwood, Mass. Sales of previously-occupied homes fell for the fourth straight month in May 2021, as soaring prices and a limited number of available properties discouraged many would-be buyers. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
US existing home sales fall again as prices continue to soar

By Christopher Rugaber Jun. 22, 2021 10:01 AM EDT

This March 21, 2021 photo shows an advertising sign for building land stands in front of a new home construction site in Northbrook, Ill. Mortgage rates were mostly lower this week, Thursday, June 17, as the economy continued to show signs of recovery from the pandemic recession and recent bursts of inflation were deemed temporary by federal policymakers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
US average mortgage rates mostly lower; 30-year at 2.93%

Jun. 17, 2021 01:57 PM EDT

Oregon's eviction moratorium to expire at the end of June

By Sara Cline Jun. 11, 2021 03:38 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As Oregon nears its vaccination target to reopen the economy, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday she is extending the state's mortgage...

FILE - In this March 15, 2021 file photo, a sold sign stands in front of new home under construction in Houston. Mortgage rates remained near historic lows this week, Thursday, June 10. The benchmark 30-year home loan remained below the 3% mark amid continued positive indications of the economy's recovery from the pandemic recession. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
US average mortgage rates tick lower; 30-year loan at 2.96%

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2021 02:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 21, 2021 file photo, a "For Sale" sign stands along side a building lot in Wheeling, Ill. Mortgage rates were flat to higher this week, Thursday, June 3. The benchmark 30-year home loan remained below the 3% mark amid continued positive indications of the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
US average mortgage rates flat to higher; 30-year at 2.99%

Jun. 03, 2021 12:50 PM EDT

Editorial Roundup: South Carolina

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 01:30 PM EDT
(Charleston) Post and Courier. May 31, 2021. Editorial: SC school district consolidations finally starting to add up. We need more still ...

A "lot for sale" sign stands along side a housing lot in Des Plaines, Ill., Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mortgage rates declined this week, pushing the benchmark 30-year home loan back down below the 3% mark. Signs continued of the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports, Thursday, May 27, that the average for the 30-year rate fell to 2.95% from 3% last week. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
US average mortgage rates decline; 30-year loan at 2.95%

May. 27, 2021 01:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 12, 2020 file photo, a pedestrian passes a closed barbershop during the coronavirus pandemic, in the North End neighborhood of Boston. Many small-business owners took on debt to weather the coronavirus pandemic, which forced lockdowns and decimated revenues for large sectors of the economy. Now, those business owners are faced with repaying this debt and rebuilding their companies. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
4 tips for small-business owners paying down pandemic debt

By Kelsey Sheehy Of Nerdwallet May. 27, 2021 07:00 AM EDT

A home with a "Sold" sign is shown, Sunday, May 2, 2021, in Surfside, Fla. Mortgage rates rose this week, pushing the benchmark 30-year home loan to the 3% mark for the first time since mid-April. Signs continued of the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession and a burst of inflation rattled stock markets. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
US average mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan at 3%

May. 20, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

New law gives Oregon tenants until 2022 to pay back rent

By Sara Cline May. 19, 2021 08:30 PM EDT
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed a measure into law Wednesday that gives tenants facing financial struggles during the coronavirus pandemic...

FILE - A for sale sign stands in front of a house, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Westwood, Mass. American homeowners were given an expanded opportunity to hit pause on their mortgage payments because of the financial ravages of the pandemic, but that relief is slowly coming to an end. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
How to ease out of mortgage forbearance, avoid foreclosure

By Sarah Skidmore Sell May. 19, 2021 08:16 AM EDT

Oregon Senate votes to reinstate foreclosure moratorium

By Sara Cline May. 17, 2021 07:30 PM EDT
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A bill that would reinstate Oregon's moratorium on foreclosures for those experiencing financial hardship during the coronavirus pandemic...

"Sold" signs are seen on a lot as new home construction continues in a new development in Northbrook, Ill., Sunday, March 21, 2021. On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Freddie Mac reported that mortgage rates declined during the week, marking their fourth consecutive week below 3% and further evidence of the strength in the economy’s recovery from the pandemic recession. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
US mortgage rates fall for 4th week; 30-year dips to 2.94%

May. 13, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

US average mortgage rates down slightly; 30-year at 2.96%

May. 06, 2021 12:56 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, marking their third straight week below 3% amid signs of the recovering economy’s strength. ...

University students march during a national strike against tax reform in Bogota, Colombia, Monday, May 3, 2021. Colombia's President Ivan Duque withdrew the government-proposed tax reform on Sunday. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
Colombian finance minister resigns amid deadly protests

By Manuel Rueda May. 03, 2021 06:26 PM EDT

A "lot for sale" sign stands along side a housing lot in Des Plaines, Ill., Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mortgage rates rose slightly this week as new economic data continues to show strength in a recovering economy. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reports, Thursday, April 29, that the average 30-year rate ticked up to 2.98% from 2.97% last week. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
US average mortgage rates rise slightly; 30-year at 2.98%

Apr. 29, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

Maryland extends moratorium on new residential foreclosures

Apr. 29, 2021 08:09 AM EDT
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is extending the moratorium on new residential foreclosures through June 30. The Maryland Department of...

FILE - This Aug. 11, 2019 file photo shows an American Express card in New Orleans. American Express saw its first quarter profits rise sharply, the company said Friday, April 23, 2021, but the company saw a significant drop in revenue as fewer customers used their credit cards and those with balances paid down debt. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)
AmEx sees drop in revenue as pandemic slows travel, dining

By Ken Sweet Apr. 23, 2021 08:12 AM EDT