Tag: Housing Affordability

Forces other than mortgage rates can impact homebuying activity, and this past week was a good example of that, as ...

Affordability constraints on the housing market in recent years have left more people turning to renting than ever before. But ...

Despite signs of housing market normalization on the horizon, many consumers still feel constrained by affordability challenges. Consumers report that ...

This week saw a decrease in overall home purchase applications but the average mortgage rate held steady at or around ...

With predictions flooding in left and right from real estate economists suggesting that 2026 will be an improved year for ...

The real estate industry is viewing 2026 with hearts full of hope. After a challenging few years since the pandemic, ...

With the spring homebuying season approaching, lower mortgage rates are a welcome development for households looking to buy a home. ...

The last two weeks of mortgage application metrics have shown sizable increases. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) ...

As mortgage rates have hit their lowest level in over three years, expectations of reaching a more affordable market in ...

President Donald Trump has floated several controversial ideas to help make housing affordable again. But his latest pitch—allowing Americans to ...