The national entry point to luxury housing during August was $1.2 million, down by 4% from both July and August 2025, according to data from Realtor.com. August marked the 29th consecutive month of annual declines. Price thresholds declined across every luxury tier: a...
Property insurance accounts for 9.6% of the average monthly mortgage payment, according to the September Mortgage Monitor published by Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE: ICE). The average single-family mortgage holder now pays $209 per month for insurance, nearly...
Existing home sales during August were down by 2.0% month-over-month and 1.2% year-over-year, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Last month’s sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, which marked the first time...
Mortgage credit availability became tighter in August, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The trade organization’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) dropped by 1% to a reading of 107.3 last month; the index was benchmarked to 100 in...
D.R. Horton’s latest results highlight a challenge facing homebuilders heading into 2027: delivering more homes while protecting profits as buyers struggle with affordability. The company closed 23,983 homes in its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, up 4% from a year...