Tagged: mortgage rates

Nearly 70% of homebuyers apply with only one lender, missing out on meaningful monthly and long-term savings, Zillow finds

Fueled by extreme inventory shortages, intense buyer competition, and continued home price growth, Hartford, Connecticut has supplanted Buffalo, New York as the nation's most competitive real estate market

U.S. housing payments have fallen to a two-year low as mortgage rates dip, but seasonal factors and economic uncertainty are keeping buyers and sellers on the sidelines at the outset of 2026

In an era marked by the invasion of cold technology and isolationism, I believe you can “market-proof” your business by always thinking about and making a big impact through small, intentional, daily acts

The Mortgage Economic Review is a monthly summary of key economic indicators, data, and events pertinent to mortgage, housing, and finance professionals

January is the cheapest month to buy a home — saving buyers up to $23,000 compared to May, the priciest month of the year, according to a new LendingTree analysis

A behind-the-scenes look at the precision-driven capital markets machinery that determines mortgage rates, lock extensions, and risk — revealing why timing, option pricing, and market discipline matter far more than most borrowers realize

Cotality’s analysis highlights how the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage structure has suppressed market turnover and differentiates housing dynamics from global peers

A Homes.com year-end review shows listings rose faster than expected in 2025, price appreciation moderated, and sales edged higher, setting the stage for a more balanced market in 2026

Home sellers pulled back late in 2025, as seasonal trends returned and many opted to wait for stronger spring demand rather than list or cut prices