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The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)

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As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash. Continue reading →

Here’s how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year

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Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the U.S. as mortgage rates come down and household incomes gradually rise. However, in pricey coastal markets, most households still only earn about half of what is necessary to aff… Continue reading →

Affordability reaches 4-year high after January rate drop

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Softening rates opened the door for 4.8 million borrowers to refinance their mortgages in January, the highest level in four years. However, affordability levels remain below pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low

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The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans’ wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability. Continue reading →

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years

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It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season. Continue reading →

Buckle up, agents, because mortgage rates are near their lowest level in 3 years

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The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.09 percent this week. The shift has brought average monthly housing payments down 6 percent compared to 2025. Continue reading →

NAR economist says ‘we’re not anywhere near’ a recession

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Lawrence Yun shared his economic outlook Wednesday, saying that despite volatility the U.S. is still on track for 4 to 5 percent growth next quarter. Continue reading →

Buyers are returning, sellers are ‘increasingly realistic about pricing’: Pam Liebman

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As the market shifts this year, key areas of opportunity await savvy agents, according to a Corcoran survey of affiliate owners shared exclusively with Inman. Continue reading →

Improving rates just drove a ‘big week’ for mortgages

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The latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association show that applications for loans increased last week. Rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan averaged 6.16 percent Continue reading →

Sellers outnumber buyers as home prices barely inch up

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There were roughly 47 percent more homesellers than buyers in the market in December as home prices ticked up by just 2.2 percent year over year, according to new data from Redfin. Continue reading →