Home Prices Jumped in Vast Majority of U.S. Metros in Q4 2024
As the real estate industry has settled into a new year and market, the latest report from the National Association ...
Tag: Housing Affordability
Mortgage Applications Increase This Week Following 6-Week Low in Rates
While mortgage rates are still hovering just under 7%, the average fixed rate hit a six-week low this past week, ...
Mortgage Rates Edge Downward, Little Change From Last Week
Mortgage rates inched lower this week, still hovering below 7% but showing little change since earlier this month. The latest ...
Decline in Refinance Activity Drove Mortgage Applications Lower This Week
Mortgage industry experts pointed to a drop in refinance activity as the overall driver of home purchase applications decreasing this ...
Mortgage Rates See Slight Reversal, Trending Down
In a slight reversal of the past month’s trends, the average 30-year mortgage rate decreased from its average last week ...
Little Change in Mortgage Applications This Week
Mortgage applications barely increased this week amid lingering high mortgage rates, but the increase was enough to push home purchase ...
Mortgage Rates Climb Over 7%
Still on the upswing, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage ticked up over 7% this week, marking its fifth straight ...
America’s Housing Affordability Crisis: Perspectives From the New York Fed Event
Housing affordability remains a main concern—not just for individuals looking to buy their first home, but for the broader economy, ...
Mortgage Applications Jump 33% Despite Rates Reaching Recent Highs
The latest data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey Mortgage shows applications increasing 33.3% from one ...
‘Expect the Unexpected’: Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant on the 2025 Housing Market
When it comes to the housing market, in 2025, the only thing we should expect is the unexpected. At least ...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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