January 23, 2024 After crossing the 7%-mark last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw its first decline in six weeks. While affordability challenges remain, this is welcome news for potential homebuyers, as reflected in a corresponding uptick in purchase applications. … Continue reading →

For Week Ending January 11, 2025 Higher mortgage rates, coupled with rising sales prices, continue to impact buyer preferences for smaller homes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the typical single-family home under construction had a median floor area of … Continue reading →

January 16, 2024 Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week and crossed seven percent for the first time since May of 2024. The underlying strength of the economy is contributing to this increase in rates. Despite rising rates, … Continue reading →

For Week Ending January 4, 2025 U.S. pending home sales recently hit a 21-month high, rising 2.2% month-over-month, marking the fourth consecutive month in which contract signings increased, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. On a monthly basis, pending … Continue reading →

January 9, 2024 In the first full week of the new year, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained elevated at just under 7 percent. The continued strength of the economy has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, and along with high … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 28, 2024 The typical homeowner has accumulated $147,000 in housing wealth over the last five years, according to a study by the National Association of REALTORS®. 87% of metropolitan markets (196 out of 226 tracked areas) … Continue reading →

January 2, 2024 Inching up to just shy of seven percent, mortgage rates reached their highest point in nearly six months. Compared to this time last year, rates are elevated and the market’s affordability headwinds persist. However, buyers appear to … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 21, 2024 New-home purchases accounted for 15% of home sales over the past year, the highest share since 2007, while existing-home purchases accounted for 85%, according to a recent report from the National Association of REALTORS®. … Continue reading →

December 26, 2024 Mortgage rates increased for the second straight week, rebounding after a decline from earlier this month. While a slight improvement in new and existing home sales is encouraging, the market remains plagued by an overwhelming undersupply of … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 14, 2024 For the first time in 10 years, the U.S. real median gross cost of renting—rent, plus the average monthly cost of utilities and fuel, adjusted for inflation—grew faster than median home values on an … Continue reading →

December 19, 2024 This week, mortgage rates crept up to a similar average as this time in 2023. For the most part, mortgage rates have moved between 6 and 7 percent over the last 12 months. Homebuyers are slowly digesting … Continue reading →

Sellers slower, buyers busier, inventory increasing Signed purchase agreements statewide were up 8.5%, and new listings were down 0.9% The statewide median sales price increased 4.4% to $340,000 Market times across the state rose 12.5% to 45 days, and inventory … Continue reading →

For Week Ending December 7, 2024 The Federal Housing Finance Agency recently announced the conforming loan limits for one-unit properties with mortgages acquired by Fannie Mar and Freddie Mac will be $806,500 in 2025, an increase of $39,950 (5.2%) from … Continue reading →

December 12, 2024 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage decreased for the third consecutive week. The combination of mortgage rate declines, firm consumer income growth and a bullish stock market have increased homebuyer demand in recent weeks. While the outlook for the … Continue reading →