Real Estate
Homebuyers Feel the Squeeze as Mortgage Rates Climb
Mortgage rates in the United States have climbed back above 6.5%, reshaping how many households think about buying a home. The average 30 year fixed-rate...
Homebuilder Sentiment Rises on Steady Spring Demand
Homebuilder sentiment in the U.S. took a small but noticeable step higher in May, and that shift is quietly shaping what home buyers can expect...
Higher mortgage costs cool spring homebuying
The housing market got another reminder last week that borrowing costs still matter. Mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in a month, and that...
Stanley Martin Homes Acquisition and How Roll Ups Reshape the Affordable Home Market
The housing market in the U.S. has seen a wave of companies buying each other out, especially among smaller builders focused on affordable homes. This...
How Mortgage Underwriting is Starting to Change
[stock_market_widget type=”card” template=”basic2″ assets=”FNMA” realtime=”true” api=”yahoo-finance”] The mortgage process in the U.S. is starting to look a little different, and the change is worth noticing...
Mortgage Rates Ease and Homebuyers Return
Mortgage rates in the United States have edged down for the third straight week, giving the spring housing market a small but noticeable lift after...
March Home Sales Fall 3.6% Amid Geopolitical and Rate Pressures
The U.S. real estate market enters what should be its busiest time of year with unexpected headwinds. Spring typically brings eager buyers out in force,...
Mortgage Costs Rise to Their Highest Level Since August
The U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to its highest level since August, reinforcing a steady grind higher for home-loan costs and nudging would-be...
A New Way Digital Assets Fit into Mortgage Applications
The U.S. housing market has quietly taken a step into the digital economy. In June 2025, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) directed the two...
Apartment Rental Deals Reflect Market Strain in the U.S.
Renters across the U.S. are seeing more apartment deals these days. In January 2026, 16.6% of stabilized apartments offered concessions, up from the previous month....
