New-Home Sales Are We Headed for a Spring Homebuying Slowdown? As mortgage rates rise to their highest levels in two months, Freddie Mac warns rates may stay higher for longer, which could affect spring buying
Affordability Philadelphia Labor Unions Are Helping Their Members With Homebuying The housing market is tough. Recognizing that, Philly labor unions are stepping in to assist workers with their home purchases
Economics Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady
Financing The Effect of Mortgage Rates on Homeowners' Selling Intentions Maybe 5% wasn't so magical after all. How much are mortgage rate fluctuations actually affecting homeowners' intentions to sell?
Financing Mortgage Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since May 2023 The downward trend in rates is expected to continue in 2024, with Fannie Mae anticipating they will decline to under 6% by the end of the year
Financing What Mortgage Rate Would Really Motivate Homebuyers? Expert opinion varies as to how low mortgage rates need to go before more buyers jump back into the market and get home sales moving again
Affordability $28M Awarded for Affordable Housing in Five US States The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' annual subsidy funds new affordable housing and upgrades to existing affordable housing stock
Affordability How Do You Get a 3% Mortgage Rate? Startup Roam Has a Plan The real estate portal exclusively showcases homes currently for sale with loans eligible to be assumable—often at much lower rates than today's mortgages
Financing Mortgage Rates Continue Third Week of Downward Trend Thanks to the continued drop in mortgage rates, mortgage applications are up, reaching their highest weekly pace in five weeks
Financing The Fed Hits Pause on Rate Hikes, but Borrowing Costs Remain High The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate hikes, but buyers will continue to feel the sting of elevated borrowing costs for months to come
