Jeff Ostrowski writes about the U.S. housing market for Bankrate. He has appeared on CNBC and numerous radio and television outlets to discuss his reporting about real estate trends. Before joining Bankrate, Ostrowski covered business and economics for the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Business Journal. He serves on the board of the nonprofit National Association of Real Estate Editors. He twice has won gold awards in the group’s journalism contest. Ostrowski earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from the University of Illinois.
Jeff Ostrowski
Recent Articles By Jeff Ostrowski
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Mortgages
This index shows where you should buy a home, and where you’re better off renting
Chicago and New York City homes flash buy signs, Dallas sends warning signals, index says.
2 MIN READ Mar. 8, 2021
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Mortgages
Rate swings test mortgage market as refi window narrows
After dropping for months, rates suddenly snapped upward, creating an unusual drama.
3 MIN READ Mar. 8, 2021
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Mortgages
Mortgage rate deals for week ending March 6, 2021: Top offers from lenders
The best offers on Bankrate.com got a bit more generous in recent days.
1 MIN READ Mar. 6, 2021
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Mortgages
With low mortgage rates, around 13 million homeowners can benefit from refinance
How to cut your monthly mortgage payment with a refinance.
1 MIN READ Mar. 5, 2021
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Mortgages
After sharp move, mortgage rates retreat a bit
“We are no longer in a recession,” says Logan Mohtashami, housing analyst at HousingWire.
1 MIN READ Mar. 4, 2021
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Mortgages
30-year fixed-rate mortgage average eases back
Borrowing costs are still super low in Bankrate’s weekly survey of lenders.
3 MIN READ Mar. 3, 2021
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Mortgages
Current mortgage rates – mortgage interest rates today
See rates from our weekly national survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
5 MIN READ Mar. 3, 2021
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Mortgages
Housing Heat Index: Which state real estate markets are doing the best, worst during the pandemic?
Utah, Montana, Missouri, Arizona and Idaho rank high on Bankrate’s Housing Heat Index.
5 MIN READ Mar. 4, 2021
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Real Estate
Real estate commissions fall to new lows as homes fly off the market
Real estate commissions have fallen to a new low, and the reasons might surprise you.
4 MIN READ Mar. 2, 2021
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Mortgages
Mortgage rate deals for March 1, 2021: Top offers from lenders
The best offers on Bankrate.com are getting less generous.
1 MIN READ Mar. 4, 2021