U.S. Housing Market
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
For the fourth quarter of 2025, there was a total of 111,692 properties with foreclosure filings, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 32% year-over-year. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Charlie Kirk and the Housing Market
The slain conservative activist expressed repeated concerns on the evaporation of affordable homeownership opportunities. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Charlie Kirk and the Housing Market
Year-Over-Year Foreclosure Activity Up for Sixth Straight Month
One in every 3,987 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Year-Over-Year Foreclosure Activity Up for Sixth Straight Month
MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Up 1.6% to $2,093 in March
The national PAPI rose to 171.5 in March from 168.9 in February, a record high. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Payments Up 1.6% to $2,093 in March
Guest Opinion: Can Solar Tax Credits Help Make Housing More Affordable?
Many states offer their own state tax credits for solar installs that work in tandem with the federal-level credit. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Can Solar Tax Credits Help Make Housing More Affordable?
MBA: Mortgage Applications Up 3.7%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5%. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Applications Up 3.7%
Is A New Housing Bubble Being Formed?
“Plainly put, a generational housing bubble is on the horizon,” the authors said in Kelley Real Estate Outlook. Continue Reading Is A New Housing Bubble Being Formed?
Real Estate Trade Groups Voice Support of Federal Fair Housing Rule
“Realtors are champions for diverse, inclusive communities where everyone can thrive,” said 2023 NAR President Kenny Parcell. Continue Reading Real Estate Trade Groups Voice Support of Federal Fair Housing Rule
CFPB Issues Guidance to Debt Collectors on Zombie Mortgages
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said that “threatening to sue to collect on expired zombie mortgage debt is illegal.” Continue Reading CFPB Issues Guidance to Debt Collectors on Zombie Mortgages
Rental Housing Prices Up in March
The greatest rent hikes were in Indianapolis (10.3%), Cincinnati (9.6%) and Milwaukee (7.8%). Continue Reading Rental Housing Prices Up in March
Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up in February
Before seasonal adjustment, the U.S. National Index posted a 0.2% month-over-month increase in February. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Prices Up in February
Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Oklahoma’s First Online Foreclosure Auction
The Sheriff’s Office in Osage County has selected Bid4Assets to host the auction. Continue Reading Sheriff’s Office to Conduct Oklahoma’s First Online Foreclosure Auction
Florida Home Sales Down While Prices Remain Elevated
“Buyers in Florida remain challenged by mortgage rates above 6% and economic pressures like inflation,” observed 2023 Florida Realtors President G. Mike McGraw. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Down While Prices Remain Elevated
