The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. Continue reading
Builders are negotiating, mortgage rates are biting and budget-conscious buyers are pulling back — leaving lower-priced homes vulnerable to deep discounts. Continue reading
Reports released on Thursday by Redfin and Realtor.com show that homesellers are increasingly motivated to sell, especially in lower price ranges and on single-family homes. Continue reading
The housing market is seeing signs of balance, but dig deeper, and the picture looks far from uniform. Here’s how to explain it to clients. Continue reading
Jimmy Burgess and Listing Leads co-founder Jimmy Mackin provide budget-friendly strategies for generating listing leads now. Continue reading
Workforce housing initiatives offer one part of the affordability solution for discouraged buyers, but still fall short of the need. Continue reading
Delistings jumped 48 percent nationally, but the trend is particularly noticeable in Miami. Continue reading
The report beat analyst expectations by 37,000 jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in September. Several economists say mortgage rates will likely stay elevated and keep homebuyers on the sidelines. Continue reading