The slowdown comes during the traditionally busy spring selling season, while buyers continue to gain negotiating leverage through concessions and inspections
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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
MBA says outstanding debt grew by $26.3 billion in the first quarter, led by multifamily lending and increased holdings from banks, agencies, and life insurers
Realtor.com says affordability challenges, limited inventory and elevated housing costs are keeping a record number of potential first-time buyers on the sidelines