Tagged: new home purchases

MBA says economic uncertainty and higher mortgage rates slowed new-home demand, while government-backed loans accounted for more than half of applications

Midwest markets lead in doctor home affordability, with purchase timelines as low as 1–2 years versus 11+ in high-cost states

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

With house-buying power surpassing median list prices for the first time in over three years, spring 2026 could bring renewed activity for buyers, though tight supply will remain a key factor

Experienced mortgage professional launches dedicated team to deliver personalized, multilingual home financing

All-cash home purchases fell to their lowest December share in five years at the end of 2025, as easing mortgage rates and softer competition reduced buyers’ reliance on cash offers, according to Redfin

High mortgage rates remain the top concern for home builders in 2026, with buyer hesitancy, lot constraints, and economic uncertainty expected to persist despite modest improvement from recent peak levels

A new study finds pandemic-era boomtown housing markets are stuck in pricing gridlock, as seller expectations and buyer payment realities collide, pushing time on market to multi-month highs in 2025

Pending home sales are falling apart at a record pace, with more than 16% of December contracts canceled as higher costs and increased inventory give buyers greater leverage to walk away before closing

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