New RealAssist tool combines AI, affordability guidance and Google Maps data to engage buyers before they reach lenders
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Rocket Money data suggests rising fuel costs are adding pressure to already payment-sensitive buyers as mortgage rates remain elevated
New data indicates the housing market is becoming more balanced as listings increase and price growth cools, though mortgage rates and affordability challenges continue to pressure buyers
Realtor.com report finds median down payment drops 19% year-over-year while FHA and VA usage rises
Lower maintenance and energy expenses are emerging as an affordability selling point for LOs working with cost-conscious borrowers
Realtor.com data shows more listings and softer prices begin rebuilding the purchase pipeline
Monthly savings gap is delaying purchase activity but building future borrower demand
New analysis from Realtor.com suggests federal borrowing may limit rate relief and extend affordability pressure
Applications fall double digits as rising rates limit refi opportunities and slow purchase demand
Realtor.com economists warn that persistent underbuilding, rising household formation, and affordability barriers are delaying homeownership and could take years to meaningfully reverse