Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Level in Over 3 Years
In a positive sign for the first month of 2026, mortgage rates continued to improve this week, falling to the ...
Tag: Real Estate Economics
Inflation ‘Meets Expectations,’ Remains Stagnant in December
Despite a hopeful moment of decline in November, inflation looks to be stagnant in December, remaining paused from hitting the ...
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 ...
Home-Price Growth Sees Its Weakest Reading in Two Years
Home-price growth remained weak in October, with experts pointing to continued inflation and elevated mortgage rates as the cause, according ...
Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly at Year’s End
As the year ends, how are consumers—such as potential homebuyers—feeling about the market going into 2026? Per the latest findings ...
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 ...
Inflation Lower Than Expected After Months of Inching Up
The Federal Reserve has maintained that a 2% annual inflation rate is its goal. After months of inflation moving back ...
Fed Governor Miran Predicts Faster Drop in Housing Costs in New Remarks
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran said Monday that he expects a rapid decline in housing-related inflation despite higher costs for ...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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