High Home Prices and Rents Cause Investor Pullback, Giving Homebuyers a Chance
As professional investor activity in the residential housing market slows, homebuyers may enjoy less competition for available homes
Buyers Retreat as Mortgage Rates Creep Over 7% Threshold Again
Mortgage rates rose above 7% again this week, and experts say purchase applications are likely to slow as a result
Mortgage Rates Remain High, but Rate Stability Is Encouraging Buyers
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has been hovering under 6.5% APR for the last few weeks, and homebuyers are using that stability as an opportunity to buy
In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything
According to priced-out homebuyers, the most crucial factor in buying an affordably priced home in today's high-cost market isn't the home's size or location—it's timing
Home Prices Are Increasing, but Buyer Sentiment Is on the Rise—Here’s Why
Homebuyers delayed by soaring borrowing costs are finding a window of opportunity as the Federal Reserve prepares to pause its rate hikes
The Mortgage Rate Madness Continues—Where Are Borrowing Costs Headed From Here?
Has the Federal Reserve taken its rate hikes too far? Here's what housing experts have to say about today's homebuying conditions
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Financing
Home Prices Are Increasing, but Buyer Sentiment Is on the Rise—Here’s Why
Homebuyers delayed by soaring borrowing costs are finding a window of opportunity as the Federal Reserve prepares to pause its rate hikes
Financing
The Mortgage Rate Madness Continues—Where Are Borrowing Costs Headed From Here?
Has the Federal Reserve taken its rate hikes too far? Here's what housing experts have to say about today's homebuying conditions
Financing
Why the Fed's Latest Rate Hike May Actually Be Good News for Homebuyers
The Federal Reserve announced yet another increase in its short-term rates this Wednesday, but mortgage rates are poised to fall in the months ahead
Financing
Controversial ‘Admin Fees’ Are Driving Up Closing Costs
The administrative fees tacked onto closing costs help brokerages cover everything from paperwork to meeting regulatory requirements, but many industry experts say those extra costs are scamming buyers
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Is There a Mortgage Rate Free-Fall Coming?
In addition to the prospect of lower mortgage rates, home prices may also soon be on the wane, creating more opportunities for homebuyers
Financing
Interest Rates Are Rising, but Homebuyer Demand Is Holding Steady
Mortgage rates posted their largest increase in over a month last week, but despite another blow to housing affordability, applications to purchase a home inched higher
Financing
Rising Mortgage Rates Are Putting Prospective Buyers on Edge
After consecutive declines, the interest rate for a 30-year mortgage reversed course in April, forcing would-be buyers to exercise patience in a costly market
Financing
Record Appreciation Is Sending Homeowner Wealth Soaring
Homeowner households are 40 times wealthier than renter households thanks to significant equity gains in a high-cost housing market
New-Construction Projects
Will Banking Sector Uncertainty Cause a Slowdown in New Construction?
New-construction projects are becoming more expensive to finance, and some builders worry the work may not be worth the payoff
Housing Markets
The US Housing Market Is Stabilizing, but Regional Markets Are Still Skewed
A nationwide housing correction isn't affecting all regional markets equally
