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Market Data + Trends

The Fed Ups Its Pressure on the Housing Market, Amplifying Recession Fears

The Federal Reserve raised the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage yet again on Wednesday, and with more gains expected in the months ahead, housing experts warn a recession could soon follow

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Financing

As 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise, Are ARMs a Better Option?

Buying a home is becoming increasingly unaffordable as borrowing costs and home prices inch ever-higher, but adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) might offer a solution

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Market Data + Trends

Housing Demand and Supply May Be Falling, but Home Prices Haven’t Stopped Rising

The housing market is rebalancing after years of red-hot home sales, but while supply and demand are falling, home prices have yet to fall from record highs

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Affordability

Rents Fell for First Time in Over a Year, but Renters Shouldn’t Celebrate Yet

A red-hot rental market appears to be slowing, but experts warn that historically high rental costs aren't likely to see substantial declines anytime soon

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Affordability

Mortgage Volatility Poses Extended Challenges for Buyers and Homeowners

For two years, buyers and homeowners have been rocked by historic home price increases and rising mortgage rates, and a worsening affordability crisis may still be far from over

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Housing Markets

Record Share of Buyers Relocating for Affordability—Here’s Where They’re Going

As the cost of living soars in coastal job centers, homebuyers are migrating in mass numbers to these affordable metros

Housing Markets

As Home-Price Correction Spreads, These Housing Markets See Biggest Changes

After months of rising mortgage rates and slower sales activity, these overheated housing markets are seeing the most significant price reductions

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Housing Markets

Rent Prices Are Falling the Fastest in These 5 U.S. Cities

A red-hot rental market is easing in some parts of the U.S., and these metros are seeing the most significant improvement in affordability

Market Data + Trends

Housing Experts Forecast Falling Home Prices in the Next Phase of a Market Correction

Housing experts warn that the second stage of a market correction could be underway. Here's what that means for prospective buyers

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Market Data + Trends

Has Home Price Growth Already Peaked?

Home prices are still rising across the U.S., but housing experts say they're losing steam as buyer demand drops and home sales slow

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As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features