Demand is outpacing supply as pending sales climb in all but 3 major metros
Industry leaders weigh in on what Kevin Warsh's Fed confirmation means for mortgage rates
Economic uncertainty will likely have 'consumers moving cautiously on big financial decisions'
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Members of the Federal Open Market Committee were split 8-4
Despite global shocks, multifamily remains a sound commercial real estate investment
Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.3%, renewing hope for a more active spring
The committee said it would continue to monitor financial and international developments
Higher rates and overseas conflicts appear to be weighing on the lending industry
Mortgage rates rose amid geopolitical volatility after briefly dipping below 6% earlier in March
This week's rate spikes and conflict in Iran could lead to a new downturn in applications
The drop to 5.99% 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 a new analysis
One economist said Wednesday, 'Homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026.' Another expert noted that 'mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago'
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%