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What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 14, 2026? Latest

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 14, 2026?

Looking to buy a home? Want to refinance your existing home? These are the mortgage interest rates to know today.

Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, April 14: A Little Higher Latest

Mortgage Rates Today, Tuesday, April 14: A Little Higher

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget.

Realtors Association Slashes Forecast For 2026 Despite Dip In Mortgage Rates Latest

Realtors Association Slashes Forecast For 2026 Despite Dip In Mortgage Rates

U.S. existing home sales fell to a nine-month low in March, as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty dampened buyer activity.

The war in Iran hits home as housing rebound stalls Latest

The war in Iran hits home as housing rebound stalls

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.

Growing national debt may be keeping mortgage rates high -and housing expensive Latest

Growing national debt may be keeping mortgage rates high -and housing expensive

The next obstacle to cheaper mortgages and more affordable homes may not be inflation or the Federal Reserve, but Washington’s debt.

Existing Home Sales Hit 9-Month Low in March Latest

Existing Home Sales Hit 9-Month Low in March

US existing home sales hit nine-month low in March, rising mortgage rates cloud outlook

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 13, 2026? Latest

What are today's mortgage interest rates: April 13, 2026?

Mortgage rates just dropped to their lowest point in weeks. Here's what buyers and refinancers need to know now.

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season Latest

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market failed to motivate home shoppers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the hous

US home sales fall in March, a slow start to spring homebuying season Latest

US home sales fall in March, a slow start to spring homebuying season

Sales of previously occupied US homes fell in March during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market.

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season Latest

US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage rates failed to motivate home shoppers during what’s…

US existing home sales drop to nine-month low in March amid tight supply Latest

US existing home sales drop to nine-month low in March amid tight supply

U.S. existing home sales fell to a nine-month low in March amid tight inventory ​and growing concerns over the labor market, and a recent increase in mortgage rates because of the war with ‌Iran could limit activity this year.

What to know about the spring real estate market Latest

What to know about the spring real estate market

Real estate agents said inventory in the Boston area is expected to go up by about 20% in the coming months.

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Baby boomers dominate housing, first-time buyers hit record low

First-time buyers accounted for just 21% of all transactions — the lowest level since data tracking began in 1981.

Inman News

60% of brokerages don’t trust their own books (and the IRS is coming)

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.

HousingWire

The rise of HELOCs: What it means for originators in today’s market

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

HousingWire

Chain reaction: A framework for America’s housing and retirement crises

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

HousingWire

MBA chief economist says mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026

MBA’s Mike Fratantoni expects 2026 inflation near 4% and no Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates and bond yields elevated.

Redfin Blog

When Homeowners Become Landlords: How to Know It’s Time to Turn Your First Home Into a Rental

Inman News

Translating the economics of price discovery to private listings

Private listings, properly understood, do not replace the MLS — they help it work better by improving the conditions under which price discovery begins.

Inman News

Oil prices, jobs and mortgage rates: Numbers to know

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the factors that are impacting the economy at large and your local market.

Inman News

New data shows Compass dominating key markets and keeping more deals in-house

Compass now holds 30 percent to 39.5 percent of unit sales across five major markets — a share at least four times larger than the next biggest brokerage.

Redfin Blog

Should I Pay Off Student Loans Before Buying a House? Here’s How to Decide

Apr 14, 2026
Inman News

Nearly 1 in 13 homeshoppers are also browsing rentals, Zillow finds

About 8 percent of homeshoppers on Zillow are also browsing rentals, according to a new analysis, as the monthly cost of owning continues to outpace renting in most U.S. markets.

Redfin Blog

How to Choose the Right City After College: A Guide for Recent Grads

HousingWire

Optimal Blue reports March 2026 purchase locks jump 38%

Optimal Blue March 2026 locks rose 13% MoM as purchase volume jumped 38% and the 30-year conforming fixed-rate index rose to 6.35%.

Inman News

What a moon mission can teach women about timing and success

Christina Koch just became the first woman in history to travel around the Moon. Julie Escobar shares what Koch's story means for every woman in real estate who thinks she's missed her window. 

HousingWire

The myth of the “perfect market” and the cost of waiting

If you’re a Realtor or loan officer advising today’s homebuyer, your role has never been more important, or more misunderstood. Many buyers are sitting on the sidelines with the same belief: “I’m going to wait until interest rates come down.” On the

HousingWire

The appraisal gap in 2026

Real estate valuations have customarily leaned heavily on historical data as one of the most important factors used to determine the appraised value of homes. This data includes comparable transactions and cap rates from prior years, along with histo

HousingWire

NYC ultra-luxury market surges amid global unrest

One Manhattan broker is seeing more families relocating from Dubai, which experienced an enormous post-COVID market surge.

HousingWire

Cybercrime against seniors is surging, with $7.75B reportedly lost in 2025

Investment fraud, much of it involving cryptocurrency and fake trading platforms, inflicted the heaviest financial toll on seniors.

HousingWire

New York joins states seeking to regulate private listing networks

New York introduced a bill to require public listing marketing and regulate private listing networks, as other states pass similar laws.

HousingWire

Homebuilding veteran David Assid joins First America Homes as Houston division president

Assid brings more than 37 years of homebuilding experience and joins the firm as it looks to expand in one of the most competitive housing markets in Texas and the U.S.