September 3, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% this week. Purchase demand has remained relatively stable indicating steady interest from buyers adapting to evolving market conditions. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% as of September 3, 2026, up from … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 22, 2026 The national median existing-home sales price climbed to $431,400 in July, as inventory held at a 4.6-month supply at the current sales pace, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Homes are sitting on … Continue reading →

August 27, 2026 Mortgage rates changed little this week averaging 6.66%. The economy remains resilient, demonstrated by steady consumer spending and rising household incomes. More homes coming on the market and slower price growth in many areas are giving buyers … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 15, 2026 The housing market continues at a slow pace this summer. Mortgage rates offer little relief to buyers, with the 30-year fixed -rate mortgage averaging 6.67% as of August 13, according to Freddie Mac. This … Continue reading →

August 20, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined this week averaging 6.65%. With a dip in rates providing modest relief for homebuyers, it’s important to remember borrowers can potentially save thousands by shopping around for the best mortgage rate. The … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 8, 2026 The dog days of summer brought us sluggish buyer volume and stubbornly high prices. The national median sales price reached $434,100 in July—a 2% year-over-year increase—as the ongoing “lock-in effect” kept homeowners with ultra-low … Continue reading →

August 13, 2026 Mortgage rates remained relatively stable this week at 6.67%. Housing affordability has improved from a year ago, and recent increases in purchase and refinance applications suggest that borrowers continue to respond to even modest changes in mortgage … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 1, 2026 Over the past four weeks, the U.S. real estate market entered a typical summer slowdown exacerbated by borrowing pressures as average 30-year fixed mortgage rates spiked to a high of 6.66%. Despite these elevated … Continue reading →

August 6, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% this week. While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory improving from the limited … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 25, 2026 As the median age of first-time homebuyers increases, many younger buyers are turning to their parents for financial assistance when purchasing a home. A Veterans United survey found that nearly 6 in 10 parents … Continue reading →

July 30, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.66% this week. The housing market continues to benefit from more available inventory, providing prospective homebuyers with additional options and helping support buyer activity as mortgage rates fluctuate. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 18, 2026 Baby boomer homeowner households are projected to decline from approximately 32 million in 2022 to about 23 million by 2035, a net reduction of 9.2 million households, according to Freddie Mac. While baby boomers … Continue reading →

July 23, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% this week. As market conditions continue to evolve, borrowers should remember that shopping around for a mortgage rate can make a meaningful difference, potentially saving them thousands over the loan’s lifetime. … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 11, 2026 A family earning the nation’s median income of $106,800 needed to spend 32% of its income to afford the mortgage payment on a median-priced home in the first quarter of 2026, according to the … Continue reading →