Continued inflationary burdens, and mortgage rates hitting 14-year highs have driven down mortgage applications this week, as the Fed continues to raise rates to combat a volatile economy.
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The typical U.S. homebuyer now requires about seven years to save for a down payment, but the timeline varies dramatically by region, according to Realtor.com The post How Long Does It Take to...
Chairman Jerome Powell leaves that post in May, and central bank observers are not sure if he will stay at the Fed after that. And, he’s not saying. The post Powell’s Future at The Fed After May:...
AI-generated photos online of listed homes for sale can mislead potential homebuyers by altering what is real and what is not, according to Yahoo! Finance. The post The A-Eye Test: AI-Generated...
“Most participants judged that further downward adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate would likely be appropriate if inflation declined over time as expected,” the document...
The Enterprises completed thousands of foreclosure prevention actions in the first nine months of 2025, heightening the total since the start of conservatorships in September 2008. The post FHFA...
The report to Congress reflects FHA’s stewardship of the MMI Fund’s $1.6 trillion single-family mortgage portfolio. The post FHA’s Annual Report on MMI Fund Notes Capital Strength is Stable first...
Mortgage credit risk concentration is getting worse, according to an NYU Furman Center blog. While the government took several steps to avoid such concentration following the 2008 Great Financial...
Sales prices are increasing even with falling demand because total inventory is dwindling. The post Home Prices up in November; More Increases Expected in 2026 first appeared on The MortgagePoint.
Realtor.com’s latest data shows sellers pulling homes off the market at the fastest pace since tracking began in 2022, with Miami, Denver, and Houston emerging as the biggest pressure points. The...
Redfin reports the average U.S. buyer’s agent fee rose slightly year-over-year in Q3, holding steady even as new commission rules mark their first full anniversary. The post Buyer’s Agent...
Most builders are still on the sidelines when it comes to AI — but the National Association of Homebuilders said that early signs suggest change might be on the horizon. The post For...
Judge Amy Berman Jackson said the administration's efforts to scuttle the agency "would be tantamount to closing what is left of the bureau," and upholds her previous injunction to ensure the CFPB...
While the U.S. housing market remains uncertain for many for Americans, many neighborhoods in South Carolina are turning into housing magnets. The post South Carolina Markets Buck National Housing...
The Midwest and South dominate Redfin’s list as pressures sideline buyers in higher-cost markets. Here’s what else Redfin’s data reveals. The post St. Louis Suburb Leads Nation in Lowest Housing...
Even if the Fed cuts rates in 2026, mortgage rates may not fall in tandem, analysts warn. Here’s what further analysis from Investopedia has to say about the months ahead The post What...
According to CNBC, the typical homebuyer still needs about seven years to save for a down payment, despite improving market conditions. The post Affordability Improves for Homebuyers, But Savings...
According to Auction.com's 2025 Disposition Strategy Report, earlier dispositions delivered a new record in net-proceeds advantage over traditional REO through Q3 2025, while average REO inventory...
"Housing affordability improved year-over-year for the eighth consecutive month in October 2025, reaching its best level since the summer of 2022," said Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First...
Realtor.com’s latest data shows the post-pandemic inventory recovery continuing for a 25th month, but soft demand, rising delistings, and a shift toward lower-priced “refuge markets” are reshaping...
A new study from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies suggests reduced immigration could potentially dampen future housing demand. Here’s what the research found. The post How Are...
