‘Strong Start’ to Mortgage Market as Rates Remain Around 6%
With the spring homebuying season approaching, lower mortgage rates are a welcome development for households looking to buy a home. ...
Tag: Housing Affordability
Sizable Increases Continue for Home Purchase Applications
The last two weeks of mortgage application metrics have shown sizable increases. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) ...
Report: Affordability Expected to Improve for Major Markets
As mortgage rates have hit their lowest level in over three years, expectations of reaching a more affordable market in ...
Will Trump’s Flurry of Housing Proposals Move the Needle on Affordability?
President Donald Trump has floated several controversial ideas to help make housing affordable again. But his latest pitch—allowing Americans to ...
Growing Financial Anxiety Could Hamper Housing Market Recovery: Bright MLS
Americans from all walks of life are feeling heightened anxiety about their finances — and that could dampen the housing ...
Delayed New-Home Sales Data Shows Large Year-Over-Year Pick-Up
Due to last year’s government shutdown, the latest new-home sales data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of ...
Steady, Near 6% Rates Bring ‘Improving Momentum’ in Buyer Demand
With little change in the average mortgage rate expected over the coming weeks, home shoppers are seeing some positive signs ...
Mortgage Market Gives Mixed Messages Over the Holidays
While mortgage rates dropped to their lowest level since September, applications for home purchases were down nearly 10% from two ...
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level to Close Out 2025
Freddie Mac’s last mortgage report of 2025 released earlier this week on New Year’s Eve saw the average mortgage rate ...
Mortgage Rates Decrease Slightly; Little Movement in Recent Weeks
A cooling labor market reported this week with unemployment rising slightly, while in line with expectations, did little to move ...
3 Business Moves Agents Should Make Before Summer
As the market heads into the summer season, the groundwork you lay now can determine whether the coming months are productive. Agents can use this time to reconnect with clients and position themselves for more listings. Here are three smart business strategies to make before summer arrives. Read more.
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