U.S. Housing Market
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
The coming year will see major changes in Congress, the Federal Reserve, and the housing market. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
“This program was built around what experienced originators consistently ask for: clarity, support, and fewer operational obstacles,” said CEO Jamie Cavanaugh. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Launches Loan Officer Recruitment Program
Report: Total US Home Value at $49.6 Trillion Record High
Cape Coral, Florida, was the only major metro with a year-over-year decline in total home value. Continue Reading Report: Total US Home Value at $49.6 Trillion Record High
Fannie Mae: Only 17% Believe Now is a Good Time for Homebuying
The percentage of respondents who said home prices will go up in the next 12 months decreased from 45% to 41%. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Only 17% Believe Now is a Good Time for Homebuying
Home Sales and Prices Rise in Las Vegas
During July, Las Vegas Realtors found that 25.1% of all local property sales were cash transactions. Continue Reading Home Sales and Prices Rise in Las Vegas
Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
The adjustable-rate mortgage share of activity increased to 6.3% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by 7%
NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
Early delinquency transition rates for mortgages increased by 0.1 percentage point. Continue Reading NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
Report: Denver Needs More than 500,000 Housing Units by 2050
The report also highlighted the need for new housing to be in proximity to public transportation. Continue Reading Report: Denver Needs More than 500,000 Housing Units by 2050
Home Price Growth Continues to Cool
CoreLogic is forecasting the rate of growth to decrease by more than half of its current rate. Continue Reading Home Price Growth Continues to Cool
Have Homebuyers Discovered Columbus?
Columbus, Ohio, where the median home price was $309,000, topped the new list of the “Most Popular Markets People Are Moving To.” Continue Reading Have Homebuyers Discovered Columbus?
Survey: One in Five Buyers Willing to Sacrifice Safety for Affordable Home
More than one in four (28%) said they would be willing to live in an area with a higher risk of natural or climate disasters. Continue Reading Survey: One in Five Buyers Willing to Sacrifice Safety for Affordable Home
Study: 28% of Title Insurance Companies Report Seller Impersonation Fraud
“Title insurance offers protection when seller impersonation fraud does occur,” said ALTA CEO Diane Tomb. Continue Reading Study: 28% of Title Insurance Companies Report Seller Impersonation Fraud











