Lock-In Effect ‘Trapping’ Homeowners, Preventing Moves: Report
The lock-in effect—the gap between existing mortgage payments and the cost of financing a home today—continues to widely affect housing ...
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Realtor.com Projects ‘Turning Point’ for Market in 2026, Falling Short of Rebound
It has been hard to predict the housing market in recent years. From the fastest ever tightening of interest rates ...
Most Potential Buyers or Sellers Waiting for Mortgage Rates Below 5%
At its latest meeting earlier in May, the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, citing overall economic uncertainty due to ...
Realtor.com: 81% of Homesellers Expect Offers to Meet or Exceed Expectations
Homesellers find themselves in an advantageous position this spring selling season, with a definitive 81% of recent survey respondents expecting ...
Data Shows ‘Workforce’ Housing Outpaces Market
Home prices are generally continuing to climb, according to nearly all national datasets and analyses, with no strong indication of ...
Fannie Mae: Higher Mortgage Rates Likely to Keep Existing Home Sales Near Multi-Decade Lows
The recent jump in the 10-year Treasury yield and the resulting rise in mortgage rates are expected to continue to ...
Realtor.com Unveils Best Markets for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025
It’s no secret that affordable homeownership seems to be a mirage that many a thirsting wanderer is chasing in a ...
7 Potential Under-the-Radar Issues That Could Derail a Deal
Key issues include the property’s history, potential environmental hazards and neighborhood dynamics that aren’t immediately obvious. Read more.
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