For Week Ending September 6, 2025 U.S. housing starts rose to a five-month high, climbing 5.2% month-over-month and 12.9% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,428,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The gain was driven primarily … Continue reading →

September 11, 2025 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 15 basis points from last week, the largest weekly drop in the past year. Mortgage rates are headed in the right direction and homebuyers have noticed, as purchase applications reached the highest … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 30, 2025 Investors purchased 265,000 homes—nearly 27% of all homes sold—in the first quarter of 2025, according to a recent report from BatchData. That’s a 1.2% increase from the same period last year and represents the … Continue reading →

September 4, 2025 Mortgage rates continue to trend down, increasing optimism for new buyers and current owners alike. As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity to refinance is expanding. In fact, the share of … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 23, 2025 According to Realtor®.com’s July 2025 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, national housing inventory increased 24.8% year-over-year, with more than 1.1 million homes for sale in July. This marks the third consecutive month with over … Continue reading →

August 28, 2025 Mortgage rates are at a 10-month low. Purchase demand continues to rise on the back of lower rates and solid economic growth. Though many potential homebuyers still face affordability challenges, consistently lower rates may provide them with … Continue reading →