April 9, 2026 Mortgage rates ticked down this week, averaging 6.37%. The decrease in rates represents a positive development for prospective homebuyers and could spark a more favorable spring homebuying season than last year. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.37% … Continue reading →

For Week Ending March 28, 2026 Nationally, the best time to sell a home this year is the week of April 12–18, according to recent data from Realtor.com. An analysis of seasonal trends from 2018 to 2025 (excluding 2020) shows … Continue reading →

April 2, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up, averaging 6.46% this week. With spring homebuying season in full swing, aspiring buyers should remember to shop around for the best mortgage rate, as they can potentially save thousands of dollars … Continue reading →

For Week Ending March 21, 2026 U.S. housing starts rose 7.2% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,487,000 units, up from a revised 1,387,000 in December, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The latest reading marks the third … Continue reading →

March 26, 2026 Mortgage rates this week averaged 6.38%. The housing market continues to show gradual improvements compared to a year ago amid recent rate volatility. Purchase and refinance applications are up year-over-year, and rates remain lower than last year … Continue reading →

March 19, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up this week to 6.22% but remains nearly half a percentage point lower than the same time last year. Potential homebuyers are poised for a more affordable spring homebuying season than last … Continue reading →

For Week Ending March 7, 2026 U.S. sales of new residential homes slipped 1.7% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the monthly decline, new-home sales were 3.8% higher compared … Continue reading →

March 12, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage returned to last month’s level of 6.11%. Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing 1.7% in February. Purchase applications also increased this week, a … Continue reading →

For Week Ending February 28, 2026 The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% for the week ending February 26, 2026, marking the first time in 3½ years that rates have dropped below 6%, according to Freddie Mac. While … Continue reading →

March 5, 2026 Mortgage rates held steady at 6% this week, hovering near their lowest level since 2022. In fact, rates are down nearly a full percentage point from this time in 2024, spurring activity from buyers, sellers and owners. … Continue reading →

For Week Ending February 21, 2026 Nationally, the number of active listings grew for the 27th consecutive month, rising 10% year-over-year in January, according to Realtor.com’s January 2026 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. Despite the increase, total inventory remained 17.2% … Continue reading →

February 26, 2026 For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone. This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, … Continue reading →

February 26, 2026 For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone. This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, … Continue reading →

February 26, 2026 For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone. This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, … Continue reading →

February 26, 2026 For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone. This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, … Continue reading →

February 26, 2026 For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped into the 5% range, falling even lower than last week’s milestone. This rate, combined with the improving availability of homes for sale, … Continue reading →