Analysis and Data
Nearly one in five prospective homebuyers are looking beyond their local metropolitan areas for their next address, according to a new analysis by Redfin
The mortgage market achieved a more balanced mix in February as purchase money loans rebounded from a disappointing January
ICE Mortgage Monitor finds falling rates fuel originations, stronger servicer retention, and rising home equity withdrawals
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) accounted for nearly 21% of mortgage originations in 2025 — the highest level in three years
Even as mortgage rates and home prices remain high, First American reports more single women are entering the housing market, supported by rising incomes and long-term financial planning
Despite rising rents and wages, record-high home prices are compressing profitability for single-family rental investors across much of the country
After a record year of delistings, Redfin reports homeowners are returning to the market ahead of spring, offering buyers more inventory and potential price flexibility
February economic data shows mixed signals: interest rates and mortgage yields fall, housing sales remain soft, GDP growth slows, inflation holds near 2.5–3%, and labor markets remain steady amid ongoing global and domestic uncertainties
An AD Mortgage analysis shows most borrowers can reach prime mortgage rates in 1.5–3 years, while even modest credit improvements significantly increase buying power and reduce interest expenses
After a pandemic-driven dip, the typical U.S. homeowner stayed in their home 12 years in 2025, reflecting longer tenures among older Americans, but tightening inventory for first-time buyers