homesellers with 4% mortgages
NAR, the NAHB and Realtor.com say declines will likely continue well into 2027
by Marian McPherson Oct 20
Buy the house, lease the dirt: Inside M. Ryan Gorman’s new affordability venture
Estately uses land leases to reduce homebuyers' mortgage payments
by Marian McPherson Oct 15
Bill Raveis: NAR settlement, industry consolidation a boon for business (INTERVIEW)
The brokerage founder shares how industry headwinds pushed him to complete his firm's transformation into a full-service luxury brand
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
Zillow pending home sales
Pending home sales fell 8.5% in September as mortgage rates breached 7%
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Exterior of a single-family house as homebuyers turn to ARMs with mortgage rates above 7 percent
Some 2020 ARM borrowers face a $1,066 monthly payment increase next year, ICE estimates
by Jessi Healey Oct 5
For homebuyers, credit scores may matter more than Fed rates right now, Realtor.com analysis finds
Rates can vary by 93 basis points depending on credit and down payment
by Marian McPherson Oct 1
It's happened: Mortgage rates are now above 7 percent
The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage reached 7.03% on Thursday
by Marian McPherson Sep 24
real estate investor
Realtor.com's latest report found $130 per month could buffer rate increases
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Bring your buyers: Realtor.com's 'Best Week to Buy' starts Sunday
The week of Sept. 27 is Realtor.com's 2026 'Best Time to Buy'
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
Zillow: Homebuyers drop anchor as mortgage rates rise
Rising mortgage rates pushed home sales down 10.7% from July to August
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun also said median prices should increase 4% by EOY
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
Report: Homesellers have a 4-week window to get the best price
Realtor.com reveals seller power dwindles after 4 weeks — leaving a 1.8% premium on the table
by Marian McPherson Jun 11
housing affordability
Homeownership in some markets never makes financial sense
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
Home affordability hits new lows as buyers pull back
Purchase lending dropped to a 12-year low in Q1 and pending sales fell for a 2nd straight week
by Jessi Healey May 28
S&P report dashes hope that 2026 will be a 'rebound' year
New data shows that home prices in many large markets just dipped
by Marian McPherson May 26