December 7, 2023 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged near 7 percent this week, down from nearly 7.80 percent just six weeks ago. When rates began to rapidly drop, purchase applications rebounded initially, but this improvement in demand diminished in the … Continue reading →

For Week Ending November 25, 2023 Down payments reached a new high recently, as rising interest rates, elevated sales prices, and increased competition have led homebuyers to put more money down when purchasing a home. According to Realtor.com, buyers made … Continue reading →

November 30, 2023 Market sentiment has significantly shifted over the last month, leading to a continued decline in mortgage rates. The current trajectory of rates is an encouraging development for potential homebuyers, with purchase application activity recently rising to the … Continue reading →

For Week Ending November 18, 2023 U.S. home seller profits continue to rise, with profit margins on median-priced single-family home and condo sales climbing to 59% in the third quarter of the year, up from 56.6% in the second quarter … Continue reading →

November 22, 2023 Mortgage rates continued to decrease heading into the Thanksgiving holiday. In recent weeks, rates have dropped by half a percent, but potential homebuyers continue to hold out for lower rates and more inventory. This dynamic is reflected … Continue reading →

For Week Ending November 11, 2023 Despite sluggish home sales, US home prices have continued to increase, further impacting affordability for many prospective buyers. According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, home prices were up 2.6% year-over-year and 0.4% … Continue reading →

November 16, 2023 For the third straight week, mortgage rates trended down, as new data indicates that inflationary pressures are receding. The combination of continued economic strength, lower inflation and lower mortgage rates should likely bring more potential homebuyers into … Continue reading →

The median sales price increased 2.4% to $365,000 Signed purchase agreements fell 4.9%; new listings down 1.1% Sellers still getting solid offers at 98.4% of list price in an average of 37 days (Nov. 15, 2023) – According to new … Continue reading →

For Week Ending November 4, 2023 Builder confidence continues to wane amid persistently high mortgage rates, which have remained above 7% since mid-August. According to the National Association of Home Builders, builder confidence in newly built single-family homes fell four … Continue reading →

November 9, 2023 As Treasury yields decline, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped a quarter of a percent, the largest one-week decrease since last November. Incoming data show that household debt continues to rise, primarily due to mortgage, credit card and … Continue reading →

For Week Ending October 28, 2023 Elevated mortgage rates have surpassed high home prices as the primary barrier to housing affordability, according to Fannie Mae’s latest Home Price Sentiment Index (HPSI), which fell by 2.4 points to 64.5 in September. … Continue reading →

November 2, 2023 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage paused its multi-week climb but continues to hover under eight percent. The Federal Reserve again decided not to raise interest rates but have not ruled out a hike before year-end. Coupled with geopolitical … Continue reading →

For Week Ending October 21, 2023 Annual U.S. single-family rent growth fell to 2.9% in August, marking the 16th consecutive month of declines, according to Corelogic’s most recent Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI). Although rent growth continues to moderate, single-family rents … Continue reading →

October 26, 2023 For the seventh week in a row, mortgage rates continued to climb toward eight percent, resulting in the longest consecutive rise since the Spring of 2022. Rates have risen two full percentage points in 2023 alone and, … Continue reading →