Listing agents have less than a month to prepare homesellers for the spring housing season, according to Realtor.com’s annual “Best Day to Sell” analysis, published on Thursday. This year, the portal says the week of April 14 is the best time to close … Continue reading
In addition to anticipating three rate cuts this year, Federal Reserve policymakers are considering whether to taper the pace at which they unwind the central bank’s $7 trillion balance sheet. Continue reading
After two consecutive weeks of rising demand, applications for purchase mortgages dropped by a seasonally adjusted 1 percent last week compared to the week before, and 14 percent from a year ago. Continue reading
The recent surge in mortgage rates could take some air out of a projected rebound in 2024 home sales, with deals driven mostly by households who can no longer put off their moves due to life events. Continue reading
As the first day of spring arrives, three economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive U.S. home sales. Continue reading
Ahead of the National Association of Realtors’ commission settlements Friday, some agents are reevaluating their memberships and considering the American Real Estate Association instead. Continue reading
Mortgage rates push back through 7 percent as more worrisome inflation data puts to rest any lingering hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut this spring. Continue reading
Purchase loan applications surged for the second week in a row last week, but now rates are headed back up as worrisome inflation data casts doubts on timing of Fed rate cuts. Continue reading
The President will reveal a set of new housing initiatives during the State of the Union address on Thursday that will include a tax credit of $5,000 per year for two years to first-time homebuyers and a one-year tax credit of up to $10,000 to househol… Continue reading
Purchase loan applications jump by a seasonally adjusted 11 percent after five consecutive weeks of declines as mortgage rates continue to retreat from 2024 highs. Continue reading