For Week Ending June 27, 2026 Realtor®.com found that buying a home by age 30 is associated with a 22.5% higher net worth at age 50 compared with purchasing a first home in one’s 40s. Moreover, children raised in homeowner … Continue reading →

July 2, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage eased slightly this week averaging 6.43%. With rates at a seven-week low and purchase demand continuing to edge higher, it’s an encouraging sign as prospective homebuyers respond to modest improvements in affordability. The … Continue reading →

For Week Ending June 20, 2026 The typical U.S. household spends $39,468 per year on bills, or $3,289 per month, accounting for approximately 47% of annual income, according to doxo’s 2026 U.S. Household Bill Pay Report. Of this total, $24,997 … Continue reading →

June 25, 2026 The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was little changed this week at 6.49%. Rates have remained relatively stable over the last six weeks. Meanwhile, purchase activity eased modestly and refinance activity has continued to pick up recently, … Continue reading →

For Week Ending June 13, 2026 The U.S. housing supply gap grew to an estimated 4.03 million homes in 2025, up from 3.8 million in 2024, according to Realtor®.com’s 2026 Housing Supply Gap Report. Last year, approximately 1.4 million households … Continue reading →

June 18, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased this week averaging 6.47%. Incoming data continues to reflect a resilient consumer, with retail sales improving and pending home sales strengthening, suggesting purchase demand is continuing to modestly improve. The 30-year fixed-rate … Continue reading →

For Week Ending June 6, 2026 The U.S. median asking rent across the 50 largest metros dropped 1.7% from a year earlier to $1,673 in April, according to Realtor®.com, marking the 33rd consecutive month of year-over-year declines. Since peaking in … Continue reading →

June 11, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.52% this week. Stronger employment momentum has helped existing home sales reach a five-month high. Importantly, homebuyers are looking past the short-term rate fluctuations and actively entering the market, signaling renewed confidence … Continue reading →

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 →