Mortgage Rates Begin the Week Near 3 Month Highs as Markets Slide
Mortgage rates kicked off the new week on a slightly rough note, rising to their highest level in more than three months. The move came…
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Nearly Half of U S Renters Plan to Buy a Home Within Four Years, New Study Shows
A growing share of American renters believe they’re finally getting closer to buying a home. A new Experian study shows that 47% of renters expect…
U S Home Prices Keep Climbing Slowly as Housing Market Levels Off
U.S. home prices continued their slow climb in October, rising 0.3% month over month according to Redfin’s latest Home Price Index. That’s slightly higher than…
Labor Market Weakness Set to Shape This Week’s Expected Fed Rate Cut
The Federal Reserve meets this Wednesday, and analysts expect another interest rate cut — but this decision comes at one of the most complicated economic…
Experts Predict Slow but Steady Improvement in Housing Affordability for 2026
Housing affordability improved for the seventh straight month in September 2025 — the longest run of progress since late 2019. New data from First American…
Treasury Secretary Bessent Predicts 3% GDP Growth and Strong Holiday Spending to Close 2025
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is on track to finish 2025 much stronger than many expected. In a recent interview on CBS…
Starter Home Sales Rise as Supply Reaches Highest Level in Nearly a Decade
Starter-home sales showed a meaningful rebound in October, rising nearly 5% year-over-year as buyers finally encountered more listings and steadier prices. According to Redfin’s latest…
Mortgage Rates Inch Higher, But Market Braces for Volatility Next Week
Mortgage rates closed out the week with a slight uptick, but overall they’re still lower than where they started on Monday and Tuesday. Despite several…
Fair Market Rents Surge Nationwide Since 2021, Putting Added Pressure on Renters
New research from LendingTree reveals just how dramatically rents have climbed in the United States over the past five years. Fair Market Rents — the…
Cooling Housing Market Slows Home Remodeling Activity as Consumers Hold Back
The slowdown in the U.S. housing market is now extending into the home improvement sector, as homeowners grow more hesitant to take on major renovation…