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Homeowners faced a sticker shock at the end of 2025 as the average monthly mortgage payment topped $2,000 for the first time—a historic milestone reflecting the combined pressure of high home prices and elevated interest rates.
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U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
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TL;DR: Rates fell today, but not by enough to change your mortgage math.
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Current conditions make mortgage rates particularly hard to forecast. Here's what some experts are predicting.
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The home sale boost that experts expected to occur in 2026 will no longer happen—mainly because of higher mortgage rates.
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Looking to buy a home? Want to refinance your existing home? These are the mortgage interest rates to know today.
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TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget.
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U.S. existing home sales fell to a nine-month low in March, as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty dampened buyer activity.
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Home sales and mortgage applications have slumped as higher rates weigh on consumers. That spells trouble for the GOP's pledges to address housing affordability.
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The next obstacle to cheaper mortgages and more affordable homes may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve, but Washington’s debt.
US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook
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Mortgage rates just dropped to their lowest point in weeks. Here's what buyers and refinancers need to know now.
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Houzz Q2 2026 barometer shows construction expectations at 58, backlogs at 5.6 weeks, and clients delaying projects amid Iran war risk.
House hearing weighed FCRA changes and CFPB complaint rules as MBA cited 350% cost increases, along with projected 40% to 50% hikes in 2026.
Survey of 223 counselors finds 7% saw lower commissions post NAR settlement, while 46% say pocket listings create access hurdles.
Apr 16, 2026
Batton plaintiffs oppose NAR stay request tied to Tuccori opt in, arguing uncertainty on approval and prejudice from added delays.
Tyler Bossetti has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for pushing fraudulent real estate investments and committing tax fraud.
New contributor and CEO Charles Furlough explains that inspections are not just about safety but also about financial pitfalls in today’s market.
Dubbed Asteria, the 1,500-acres development will include a mix of single-family homes, condos, duplexes and apartments.
You worked hard for your real estate license. Don't let a foolish mistake (or purposeful error) result in disciplinary proceedings against you.
In their latest episode of “True Crimes of Real Estate,” Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik examine a case where fiduciary duty starts close to home.
A looming financial crisis at the U.S. Postal Service could disrupt real estate transactions that still depend on physical mail. With potential delivery cuts and closures on the table, agents face growing risk around deadlines, especially in rural ma
Apr 15, 2026
A new KeyBank poll finds 1 in 4 Americans say homeownership is out of reach as housing costs and financial pressures continue to rise.
Baby boomers remained the dominant force in the housing market last year while first-time buyers fell to their smallest share on record, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2026 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends report.
First-time buyers accounted for just 21% of all transactions — the lowest level since data tracking began in 1981.
New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show changes in the share of first-time buyers, cash buyers and more.
The Midwest is gaining popularity with homebuyers. Three economists share what the region has going in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability.
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Loft47’s Sasha Hryciuk and Tracy Simmons to break down what’s really happening inside real estate brokerages and why it’s a much bigger problem than most people realize.
As interest rates remain elevated compared to historic, pandemic-era lows, many homeowners are rethinking how to access cash without giving up the favorable rates they locked in just a few years ago. For originators, that shift is creating a clear op
The American Dream has a math problem. Millions can't afford homes. Those who can, can't find them. And many who already own don't have enough saved to retire. It's gridlock, compounding and dangerous enough to stifle homeownership as a pathway to s