Investor purchases are sinking with the housing market at large
Home sales in 2024 lag significantly due to high costs and limited inventory.
Investor home purchases are down markedly as real estate's appeal wanes.
Your 2025 forecast for buyers and renters
Home prices are expected to rise modestly in 2025, with an increase in inventory and lower mortgage rates anticipated.
Distressed properties signal a slowdown in 2025 housing market
Institutional sellers are lowering auction prices due to increased inventory and high mortgage rates, indicating slowing home-price appreciation ahead.
Distressed property auctions are seeing significant price adjustments as affordability constrains retail buyers in the current market.
Mortgage rates rise to highest point in nearly 6 months
Mortgage rates rose to their highest since July, impacting affordability as home prices also increase.
Why falling mortgage rates can signal bad news
Falling mortgage rates often indicate economic trouble, leading to higher unemployment and decreased consumer spending, rather than boosting the housing market.
New Jersey, Florida have the leading luxury vacation home markets
Second-home investments are increasing despite high home prices and mortgage rates, especially in luxury markets of select counties.
Investor purchases are sinking with the housing market at large
Home sales in 2024 lag significantly due to high costs and limited inventory.
Investor home purchases are down markedly as real estate's appeal wanes.
Your 2025 forecast for buyers and renters
Home prices are expected to rise modestly in 2025, with an increase in inventory and lower mortgage rates anticipated.
Distressed properties signal a slowdown in 2025 housing market
Institutional sellers are lowering auction prices due to increased inventory and high mortgage rates, indicating slowing home-price appreciation ahead.
Distressed property auctions are seeing significant price adjustments as affordability constrains retail buyers in the current market.
Mortgage rates rise to highest point in nearly 6 months
Mortgage rates rose to their highest since July, impacting affordability as home prices also increase.
Why falling mortgage rates can signal bad news
Falling mortgage rates often indicate economic trouble, leading to higher unemployment and decreased consumer spending, rather than boosting the housing market.
New Jersey, Florida have the leading luxury vacation home markets
Second-home investments are increasing despite high home prices and mortgage rates, especially in luxury markets of select counties.
How Trump 2.0 could privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Privatization of GSEs poses risks to the economy, particularly to mortgage rates, yet there's renewed investor interest under the potential Trump administration.
The market is reacting negatively to Federal Reserve policies and forecasts, suggesting higher mortgage rates may persist if labor market conditions do not worsen.
Jobless claims keep mortgage rates elevated
The jobless claims data indicates a resilient labor market, contributing to sustained elevated mortgage rates.
Powell's remarks shoot mortgage rates higher
The market is reacting negatively to Federal Reserve policies and forecasts, suggesting higher mortgage rates may persist if labor market conditions do not worsen.
Jobless claims keep mortgage rates elevated
The jobless claims data indicates a resilient labor market, contributing to sustained elevated mortgage 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.
NAR: Pending homes sales rise for a fourth straight month
Homebuyer activity is rising despite high mortgage rates, with pending home sales reaching their highest levels in nearly two years.
The mortgage rate resting state: Understanding the new normal
Perspective on mortgage rates can easily be lost; it's crucial to trust data over feelings in financial decisions.
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.
NAR: Pending homes sales rise for a fourth straight month
Homebuyer activity is rising despite high mortgage rates, with pending home sales reaching their highest levels in nearly two years.
The mortgage rate resting state: Understanding the new normal
Perspective on mortgage rates can easily be lost; it's crucial to trust data over feelings in financial decisions.
The Peninsula may be more affordable now than at the start of 2024 - San Jose Spotlight
Midpeninsula home affordability has improved in late 2024, with more households able to purchase homes due to income increases and reduced mortgage rates.
FHFA prevented 43K foreclosures in Q3, but new cases rose 27%
FHFA's foreclosure prevention actions are significant, reaching over 7 million, yet foreclosure starts surged 27%, indicating a growing crisis in housing stability.
Inflation Ticks Up to 2.7% but Fed Still Expected To Continue Rate Cuts
The U.S. annual inflation rate increased to 2.7% in November, prompting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts despite persistent inflation concerns.
Mortgage rates are unlikely to drop even with another Fed cut
Federal Reserve's meeting will influence mortgage rates, with expectations of a 25 basis point cut, but rates may not change immediately.
Like an early holiday gift, mortgage rates drop again
Mortgage rates have decreased, with 30-year fixed rates falling to 6.69%, their lowest since late October, aiding refinancing efforts.
Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise
Mortgage rates increased last week, leading to a decline in overall mortgage demand for the first time in five weeks.
Inflation Ticks Up to 2.7% but Fed Still Expected To Continue Rate Cuts
The U.S. annual inflation rate increased to 2.7% in November, prompting expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts despite persistent inflation concerns.
Mortgage rates are unlikely to drop even with another Fed cut
Federal Reserve's meeting will influence mortgage rates, with expectations of a 25 basis point cut, but rates may not change immediately.
Like an early holiday gift, mortgage rates drop again
Mortgage rates have decreased, with 30-year fixed rates falling to 6.69%, their lowest since late October, aiding refinancing efforts.
Mortgage demand drops for the first time in 5 weeks, after interest rates rise
Mortgage rates increased last week, leading to a decline in overall mortgage demand for the first time in five weeks.