Houses are being built on vacant lots throughout the area. There are several parks for manufactured homes. Numerous homes are available at affordable prices with inviting interest rates. Currently, about 1,360 homes are listed with some 28 realty firms in the immediate area.
Interest rates continue to be low nationwide.
Depending on the type of mortgage, rates range from 5.5 percent to 8.5 percent. A 30-year fixed mortgage currently ranges from 7.5 percent to 8 percent. A 15-year mortgage can be found for under 7.4 percent. Many homes are being listed by owners who want a different location, or a new, bigger or smaller house. Construction of single-family homes in Jackson this year is on a good pace.