As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance
A decrease in rates last week prompted a rise in refinancing by homeowners who obtained their mortgages at near-peak rates
February Saw More Sellers Jumping Back Into the Housing Market
February's housing market saw an increase in the supply of available homes, with Dallas leading among metros where the most sellers are getting into the market
New-Home Sales Increase Again in January, Builder Confidence Up
Easing mortgage rates and continued housing demand helped buoy new-home sales in January, further boosting builder confidence
NAHB Advocacy Efforts and Outcomes
NAHB Policy Briefing: Advocacy efforts by the National Association of Home Builders are making a difference; analysis of 2021 American Housing Survey data
Are We Headed for a Spring Homebuying Slowdown?
As mortgage rates rise to their highest levels in two months, Freddie Mac warns rates may stay higher for longer, which could affect spring buying
Which US Housing Markets Are the Hottest?
Denver once again tops the list of the hottest MSAs overall on the U.S. News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth
New-Home Sales
Are We Headed for a Spring Homebuying Slowdown?
As mortgage rates rise to their highest levels in two months, Freddie Mac warns rates may stay higher for longer, which could affect spring buying
Housing Markets
Which US Housing Markets Are the Hottest?
Denver once again tops the list of the hottest MSAs overall on the U.S. News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth
Economics
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic
Financing
What Mortgage Rate Would Really Motivate Homebuyers?
Expert opinion varies as to how low mortgage rates need to go before more buyers jump back into the market and get home sales moving again
New-Home Sales
October Saw New-Home Sales Fall More Than Expected
Despite being buoyed by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market, high mortgage rates and reduced affordability saw sales of new U.S. single-family homes fall during October
Market Data + Trends
How Skyrocketing Interest Rates Are Affecting Home Sales
Home sales plummeted to a 13-year low in September amid soaring interest rates
New-Home Sales
New-Home Sales Post Surprise Surge in September
New-home sales are on the rise as builders adapt to a more cautious buyer pool
New-Home Sales
Housing Demand Still Strong Despite High Mortgage Rates
Rather than bowing out, prospective homebuyers are turning to new construction during a real estate slowdown
New-Home Sales
Single-Family Housing Starts Posted Unexpected Surge in September
Single-family housing starts saw an uptick in September as builders worked to fill a supply deficit left by would-be home sellers opting not to sell
Housing Markets
These Regional Markets Are Still Seeing Rapid Sales
Elevated mortgage rates and dwindling inventory are causing slowing sales across much of the U.S., but a few regional markets are seeing red-hot homebuying activity