It's getting easier to find a starter home but harder to buy one
Despite rising prices, starter home sales are experiencing a resurgence among first-time homebuyers due to increased inventory and lower mortgage rates.
Zillow teams with First Street to provide homebuyers with climate risk data
Homebuyers will soon access climate risk data on Zillow, assisting informed decisions about property safety and insurance.
The fall housing market could see hotter competition, Zillow says
Lower mortgage rates are enhancing affordability for homebuyers, suggesting a competitive fall 2024 market.
How To Beat Out Other Buyers in a Competitive Real Estate Market
The housing market is expected to become more competitive as interest rates ease, leading to increased buyer activity.
First-time homebuyers are now older than ever as the housing crisis deepens
The median age of first-time homebuyers in the US has reached 38, reflecting economic challenges and higher home prices.
The typical first-time homebuyer in America is older than ever before
First-time homebuyers in the U.S. are older and account for the lowest market share in decades, primarily due to affordability challenges.
It's getting easier to find a starter home but harder to buy one
Despite rising prices, starter home sales are experiencing a resurgence among first-time homebuyers due to increased inventory and lower mortgage rates.
Zillow teams with First Street to provide homebuyers with climate risk data
Homebuyers will soon access climate risk data on Zillow, assisting informed decisions about property safety and insurance.
The fall housing market could see hotter competition, Zillow says
Lower mortgage rates are enhancing affordability for homebuyers, suggesting a competitive fall 2024 market.
How To Beat Out Other Buyers in a Competitive Real Estate Market
The housing market is expected to become more competitive as interest rates ease, leading to increased buyer activity.
First-time homebuyers are now older than ever as the housing crisis deepens
The median age of first-time homebuyers in the US has reached 38, reflecting economic challenges and higher home prices.
The typical first-time homebuyer in America is older than ever before
First-time homebuyers in the U.S. are older and account for the lowest market share in decades, primarily due to affordability challenges.
The first Fed interest rate cut in years is on the horizon. Here's what homeowners, buyers need to know
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates, impacting mortgage rates positively for homebuyers.
They bought homes with the intention to refinance. Now they're stuck
Many homebuyers struggled after the surge in mortgage rates during the pandemic, expecting to refinance but facing challenges due to rising interest rates.
Fed Cuts Interest Rate by a Quarter Point, but Don't Expect Big Declines for Mortgages Yet
The Fed's recent interest rate cut won't significantly lower mortgage rates for homebuyers. Long-term projections indicate rates may remain high through 2025.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.47%, lowest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates have decreased significantly, boosting affordability for homebuyers and encouraging refinancing.
Don't be surprised if a 61-year-old white woman buys your house
The median age of homebuyers has significantly increased due to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices, highlighting barriers for first-time buyers.
Mortgage Rates Plunge To 6.47%-the Lowest in Over a Year-as 'Buyer-Friendly Trend' Revs Up
Mortgage rates drop significantly, leading to savings for buyers and increased interest in the housing market.
The first Fed interest rate cut in years is on the horizon. Here's what homeowners, buyers need to know
The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates, impacting mortgage rates positively for homebuyers.
They bought homes with the intention to refinance. Now they're stuck
Many homebuyers struggled after the surge in mortgage rates during the pandemic, expecting to refinance but facing challenges due to rising interest rates.
Fed Cuts Interest Rate by a Quarter Point, but Don't Expect Big Declines for Mortgages Yet
The Fed's recent interest rate cut won't significantly lower mortgage rates for homebuyers. Long-term projections indicate rates may remain high through 2025.
Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.47%, lowest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates have decreased significantly, boosting affordability for homebuyers and encouraging refinancing.
Don't be surprised if a 61-year-old white woman buys your house
The median age of homebuyers has significantly increased due to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices, highlighting barriers for first-time buyers.
Mortgage Rates Plunge To 6.47%-the Lowest in Over a Year-as 'Buyer-Friendly Trend' Revs Up
Mortgage rates drop significantly, leading to savings for buyers and increased interest in the housing market.
Do you have an adjustable-rate mortgage? The clock is ticking, here's what you need to do right now
High interest rates post-COVID create challenges for ARM homeowners. Understand terms, consider refinancing, and explore loan modifications to manage rate adjustments.
The states with the highest number of assumable mortgages - and how to get one
Buyers are getting savvy with home loan assumptions, especially with government-backed loans like FHA, VA, and USDA.
Do you have an adjustable-rate mortgage? The clock is ticking, here's what you need to do right now
High interest rates post-COVID create challenges for ARM homeowners. Understand terms, consider refinancing, and explore loan modifications to manage rate adjustments.
The states with the highest number of assumable mortgages - and how to get one
Buyers are getting savvy with home loan assumptions, especially with government-backed loans like FHA, VA, and USDA.