For Week Ending May 30, 2026 U.S. housing starts fell 2.8% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,465,000 units in April, the U.S. Census Bureau reported. Despite the monthly decline, starts were up 4.6% from … Continue reading →

June 4, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased to 6.48% this week. With mortgage rates in the mid-6% range and income growth outpacing home price growth, housing affordability is marginally improving. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.48% as of June … Continue reading →

For Week Ending May 23, 2026 U.S. sales of new residential homes rose 7.4% month-over-month and 3.3% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 682,000 in March, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There were approximately 481,000 new homes … Continue reading →

May 28, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.53% this week. Pending home sales have increased three months in a row, indicating there’s latent demand and homebuyers are ready to jump back into the market if mortgage rates decline. The … Continue reading →

May 21, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.51% this week. As rates fluctuate, aspiring buyers should remember that by shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes, they can potentially save thousands. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage … Continue reading →

For Week Ending May 9, 2026 2026 has been the strongest spring for new listings since 2022, with listing activity up 8.7% month-over-month and 1.1% year-over-year in April, according to Realtor®.com. Among major metropolitan areas, Virginia Beach had the strongest … Continue reading →

For Week Ending May 2, 2026 A family earning the U.S. median income of $104,200 needed to spend 34% of its income on the mortgage for a median-priced new home ($405,300) in the fourth quarter of 2025, down from 35% … Continue reading →

May 14, 2026 Mortgage rates ticked down this week, averaging 6.36%. While purchase demand is softening, it remains above this time last year. Recent data also shows existing-home sales modestly edging up. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.36% as of … Continue reading →

May 7, 2026 The 30 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 6.37% this week. Recent data points to slightly better conditions for buyers with a boost in new-home sales, median new-home prices being down to their lowest level since July 2021, … Continue reading →

For Week Ending April 25, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continued its downward trend, with the average rate falling to 6.23% for the week ending April 23, 2026–the lowest level in the past three spring homebuying seasons, according to Freddie … Continue reading →

April 30, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% this week. As rates had modestly declined the last few weeks, purchase demand has accelerated with purchase applications rising to over 20 percent above a year ago. It is clear that … Continue reading →

For Week Ending April 18, 2026 U.S. sales of new residential homes fell 17.6% month-over-month and 11.3% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 587,000 units in January, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. … Continue reading →

April 23, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined again this week to 6.23%. Rates currently stand at their lowest level in the last three spring homebuying seasons. This improvement, coupled with a pickup in purchase applications and refinance activity, as … Continue reading →

For Week Ending April 11, 2026 44.6% of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered equity-rich—defined as having a loan-to-value ratio of 50% or lower—in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to ATTOM’s Q4 2025 U.S. Home Equity and … Continue reading →