Housing Market News
Homebuyer Demand Improved Last Week, But Tariff Turmoil, Rising Rates and Economic Jitters Likely to Hamper Sales
Pending home sales and mortgage applications improved a bit at the start of April. But since then, the back-and-forth on President Trump’s new tariff policy,
Spring Brings Record-High Monthly Housing Costs, Keeping Pending Home Sales at Bay
Soaring housing payments are keeping many homebuyers on the sidelines, but new listings are ticking up and there are signs some house hunters are emerging
Monthly Housing Payments Hit All-Time High
The median monthly mortgage payment reached a record high this week, putting a lid on pending home sales. New listings, on the other hand, are
Near-Record Housing Costs Put a Lid on Pending Sales, Even as Early-Stage Demand Picks Up
House hunters are touring homes and applying for mortgages as rates stay below 7%, but prospective buyers aren’t always following through with a purchase. The
More People Are House Hunting and Applying For Mortgages as Rates Decline
Prospective homebuyers are hitting the pavement as rates drop to their lowest level since mid-December. But that hasn’t yet translated to sales. More house hunters
Pending Home Sales Are Down 6%, But Falling Mortgage Rates Are Starting to Attract Buyers
Mortgage rates dipped to their lowest level in nearly three months this week, which has pushed mortgage-purchase applications up. But pending home sales are still