The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the economic uncertainty it has generated, is overshadowing what is typically the peak season for home sales, resulting in a reduced number of buyers for some sellers. The ongoing conflict with Iran Read More …
Average US mortgage rates have risen for the fifth consecutive week, resulting in increased costs for homebuyers compared to just a few weeks prior to the onset of conflict with Iran. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 6.46% Read More …
This week, US mortgage rates fell below 6%, breaking a significant barrier following years of elevated borrowing costs that have excluded millions of potential buyers from the market. On Thursday, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate declined to 5.98%, marking Read More …
President Donald Trump has committed to addressing the housing affordability crisis; however, the White House has provided limited information regarding its strategies. A bipartisan coalition in Congress is advancing its own proposal. Legislators in both the Senate and the House Read More …
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate stood at 6.06% for the week concluding January 15, as reported. The previous instance of home borrowing rates reaching such low levels occurred in September 2022. Analysts anticipate that the decline may facilitate a Read More …
President Donald Trump announced his intention to prohibit large institutional investors from acquiring more single-family homes. “I am taking immediate action to prohibit large institutional investors from acquiring additional single-family homes, and I will be urging Congress to formalize this Read More …
Next year could signify a pivotal moment for the US housing market. Following an extended period of stagnation characterized by elevated borrowing costs and escalating prices that have excluded numerous Americans from homeownership, analysts project that conditions could start to Read More …