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 ...
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Following Last Interest Rate Cut of the Year, Mortgage Applications Decrease This Week
With the last FOMC meeting and interest rate cuts of the year in the rear-view mirror, combined with typical holiday ...
Report: Overwhelming Majority of Buyers/Sellers Want Representation
The news is good for real estate agents. At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) Real Estate Forecast Summit, held ...
Mortgage Rates Tick Up but Remain Near 2025 Lows
As we head into 2026, mortgage rates are expected to remain in line with today’s rates, which, while not the ...
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 ...
Mortgage Applications Remain Ahead of Last Year as Market Shows Gradual Improvement
Home purchase application activity continues to fluctuate with an increase this past week but mortgage watchers say the bigger picture ...
Slow Price Growth and Mortgage-Rate Drops Forecast for 2026 Housing Market
This year is on track to end with a slower than average housing market, but will 2026 kick real estate ...
Mortgage Rates Improve Again, Pointing to More Affordable 2026
Mortgage rates improved for the second straight week according to new Freddie Mac data, showing a continued lean toward a ...
Mortgage Application Activity Fluctuates as Holiday Season Kicks Off
Home purchase application activity fluctuated over the Thanksgiving holiday period, both increasing and decreasing over the past few weeks. This ...
Mortgage Originations Up Year-Over-Year as Rates Improve
Mortgage originations remain down quarterly due to elevated mortgage rates; however, annual growth has been rising due to bettering signs, ...
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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