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Mortgage Rates Hit 7.4%, Highest Since 2023

Mortgage rates have climbed for seven straight weeks, hitting 7.4% — their highest level since 2023. Rising inflation concerns, bond market volatility, and higher borrowi

New Homes Are Now Cheaper Than Existing Homes in Many Markets

New homes are becoming a better deal than existing homes in many housing markets. A new Zillow analysis finds that new construction is now selling for less per square foo

U.S. Job Growth Slows Sharply in September

U.S. job growth slowed sharply in September, with employers adding just 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticking up to 4.2%. Previous job gains were also revised lower. Kathy

El Niño Could Test Housing Markets This Winter

A powerful El Niño could bring more than extreme weather this winter. Kathy Fettke looks at Cotality's warning that flooding, mudslides and severe storms could expose vul

84% of SFR Investors Say Insurance Costs Are Hurting Cash Flow

Rising insurance premiums are putting new pressure on rental property profits. A new LendingOne and ResiClub survey finds 84% of single-family rental investors say higher

Mortgage Delinquencies Rise, but Distress Remains Low

Mortgage delinquencies moved higher in August, with serious delinquencies up 19% from a year ago and foreclosure inventory up 41%. But ICE says overall mortgage performan

Coming Soon MLS Listings May Help Homes Sell for More

Could a "coming soon" listing help sellers get a higher price? A new ARELLO study analyzing more than 10 million home sales found that coming-soon listings outperformed b

More Renters Struggle to Pay for Housing

More renters are struggling to keep up with housing costs, according to a new Urban Institute report. One in five working-age renters reported trouble paying rent, with p

Mold Lawsuits Are Becoming a Major Risk for Apartment Owners

Mold is becoming a costly problem for apartment owners. Lawsuits involving mold and habitability issues are on the rise, with some jury awards reaching into the millions.

New Home Sales Jump 6.4% as Prices Fall

New home sales jumped 6.4% in August, while the median sales price fell nearly 6% from a year ago. Kathy Fettke breaks down the latest Census Bureau data on new home sale

Will Mortgage Rates Hit 8% or Fall Back to 6%?

Mortgage rates are back above 7%—but could they climb to 8% or fall back toward 6%? Kathy Fettke breaks down a new HousingWire report from lead analyst Logan Mohtashami o

The Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026 Is Almost Here

The best week to buy a home in 2026 may be just around the corner. Realtor.com says September 27 through October 3 could give buyers more listings, less competition, more

Multifamily Construction Gets Faster, but Remains Below Historical Pace

Apartment construction is getting a little faster, but projects are still taking much longer to complete than they did a decade ago. New Census Bureau data shows multifam

New Credit Score Options Could Change Mortgages

The mortgage credit system is changing. Fannie Mae lenders now have a new credit score option, while federal regulators are considering additional changes that could lowe

Breaking News: Fed Raises Interest Rates for First Time Since 2023

The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, lifting the federal funds rate by a quarter point to a range of 3.75% to 4%. What does the mo

Inflation Hits 3.4% as Fed Rate Decision Looms

Inflation is proving stubborn once again, raising the odds of another Federal Reserve interest rate hike. The latest Consumer Price Index shows inflation climbed 3.4% yea

Home Prices Fall in 36 of 50 Largest U.S. Metros

Home prices are cooling across much of the country, but some former pandemic boomtowns are seeing much bigger declines. New Realtor.com data shows listing prices per squa

162,000 Jobs Added: What This Means for Mortgage Rates & Housing

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double economists' expectations, while unemployment held steady at 4.1%. So what does a stronger-than-expected la

Where Homebuyers Are Moving for Affordability

  Affordability is reshaping where Americans are looking for homes. New Realtor.com data shows more than 60% of home-shopping traffic across the nation's 100 largest me

U.S. National Debt Hits $40 Trillion

The U.S. national debt has officially topped $40 trillion, roughly double what it was a decade ago. But what does that massive number actually mean for real estate invest