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 →

July 16, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% this week. Purchase application demand has weakened recently, but housing affordability is more favorable and housing inventory continues to rise, thus the backdrop for prospective homebuyers is modestly improving. The 30-year … Continue reading →

For Week Ending July 4, 2026 A new report from Realtor®.com found that new construction homes are more likely to sell below list price than existing homes. Condos and townhomes are also more likely to sell below list price than … Continue reading →

July 9, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% this week. Mortgage rates have not changed much recently, but economic growth and housing affordability continue to improve for homebuyers as they shop for homes in today’s market. The 30-year fixed-rate … Continue reading →

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 →