The median-priced home is unaffordable in 44 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas

A decrease in rates last week prompted a rise in refinancing by homeowners who obtained their mortgages at near-peak rates

February's housing market saw an increase in the supply of available homes, with Dallas leading among metros where the most sellers are getting into the market

Easing mortgage rates and continued housing demand helped buoy new-home sales in January, further boosting builder confidence

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

Denver once again tops the list of the hottest MSAs overall on the U.S. News Housing Market Index, exhibiting a mix of strengths including a positive ratio of building permits to job growth

Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic

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

Despite being buoyed by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market, high mortgage rates and reduced affordability saw sales of new U.S. single-family homes fall during October