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New report highlights growing demand for creative financing and first-time buyer solutions

LodeStar says closing costs fell nationally, but borrower expenses still vary widely by state

The slowdown comes during the traditionally busy spring selling season, while buyers continue to gain negotiating leverage through concessions and inspections

Study estimates well-qualified conventional borrowers are among the most likely to miss the lowest available rates, reinforcing a broader trend in mortgage shopping

Nearly one in five house hunters searched outside their home metro in the first quarter, with Florida and other Sun Belt markets drawing buyers seeking lower housing costs

Survey finds fewer buyers are waiting for lower mortgage rates and home prices, while growing confidence in homeownership points to changing buyer attitudes

Economists warn slower household formation and rising inventory could reshape home prices, purchase demand, and mortgage origination opportunities over the next decade

Realtor.com report finds investors accounted for 11.3% of home purchases in 2025, as small investors gained market share and institutional buyers continued to retreat

LendingTree finds single parents in some metros are more than twice as likely to own a home as those in the nation's least affordable markets

Many prospective refinancers carry mortgage rates above 5%, suggesting demand could accelerate if borrowing costs decline