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US Mortgage Interest Rates Surpass 7 Percent
Pending home sales have decreased as economic inflation rises.
1 in 3 US Homeowners Unwilling to Sell Their Homes: Survey
Without the sales momentum, new home listings remain below pre-pandemic levels.
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Records 3.6 Percent Annual Gain in Home Prices
Construction spending registered a 3.2 percent yearly increase, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
US Mortgage Rates Eye 7 Percent as Demand Plunges for 3rd Straight Week
Mortgage demand slumps as rates climb to highest levels since the summer.
US Home Prices, Sales Rose in Late 2024: Report
As interest rates dropped, Americans signed more contracts to purchase homes.
Home Insurance, Property Taxes Account for Record 32 Percent of Average Mortgage Payment: Report
Housing affordability is affected by growing insurance costs and property taxes, a study finds.
US Housing Supply Jumps 12 Percent From Same Time Last Year: Report
Oakland, Las Vegas, and Tampa saw the largest increase in new listings among 50 highly populated metros.
What’s Ahead for the US Housing Industry in 2025?
Some experts predict good times for the housing industry in 2025, though the prospects vary by industry segment and geographical region.
US Home Prices Register 3rd Consecutive Monthly Gain
New houses often offer better prices and financing to prospective buyers, a real estate expert said.
Study Finds 92 Percent of New Homeowners Encounter Major Repairs in 1st Year
On average, homeowners spent $5,719 on repairs in their first year of ownership.
US Home Sales Surge as Supply Rises
Redfin attributes rising activity in West Coast markets to a shortage of homes for sale.
Multi-Family Building Permits Up 22 Percent
Permits rose even as mortgage rates remain elevated.
Existing Home Sales Register Largest Annual Jump in More Than 3 Years: Report
Many sellers have begun listing their homes for sale following a spike in demand.
Rents for New Apartments Face Biggest Spike in 18 Months
Region-wise, the West registered the largest increase, with asking rents up 4.4 percent, followed by the Midwest and the South.
Zillow Predicts Home Sales to Jump in 2025 as Mortgage Rates Fall
Prospective buyers may have an ‘opportunity to snag a deal’ in the slower winter months.
Realtor Association Reveals Top 10 Hottest US Housing Markets for 2025
Mortgage rates at 6 percent are expected to be the ‘new normal’ next year.
US Homebuying Demand Surges as Mortgage Rates Decline
New home listings have risen as well, boosting property supply in the market.
More Prospective Home Buyers Touring Properties as Mortgage Applications Rise: Report
Homes that were on the market for several weeks are ‘finally selling,’ a real estate expert said.