Could mortgage rates under 3% be bad for the housing market?
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming emphasized the downside of plummeting mortgage rates: 'Why move when you can lock in at less than 3% in a time like this?' 
by Patrick Kearns Jul 20
Fannie Mae forecasts mortgage rates under 3% for 2021
The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage could hit 2.9% in 2021, according to Fannie Mae's April housing forecast
by Patrick Kearns Apr 22
Economists say consumers should lock in low mortgage rates now
Mortgage rates reached the lowest point in 50 years last week, and one economist predicted they could plummet even more this week
by Patrick Kearns Mar 10
money
A typical family possessed 160% of the estimated income required to buy a home in August, according to NAR
by Patrick Kearns Oct 11
Yield curve inversion fears are overblown
Opinion
Yield curves predicting recessions did so historically and will again at the end of Fed overshoots. The Fed has done no such thing this time
by Lou Barnes Aug 19
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New consumer attitude research from Fannie Mae indicates concern about mortgage rates and more
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
Zillow Mortgages report a week of unchanged national rates
Remaining unchanged from the previous week, the 30-year fixed rate mortgage was reported at 3.32 percent
by Kimberly Manning Jul 29
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What agents and homebuyers should know
by Matthew Gardner May 26
5 amazing lending options that are expanding the buyer market
Don't let your homebuyers miss out on any opportunities
by Adam Stephens Feb 23
Berkshire Hathaway survey shows split opinions on interest rate impact
Current homeowners are indifferent, while prospective buyers show concern about affordability and adjusting their searches
by Amy Tankersley Jan 13
When it comes to real estate, location is important -- but so is timing
Zillow’s Breakeven Horizon analysis shows that one buyer’s decision to purchase at one point in time can yield totally different financial gains for another buyer who purchases later
by Amy Tankersley Jul 9
Market update June 16, 2015: Mortgage rates, housing starts and home equity
The latest daily real estate market news collected on a single page
by Inman Jun 16
Purchase transactions heating up this spring
Peak buying season a rosy time for purchase activity this year, says Ellie Mae, but refis still dominate all loan volume
by Amy Tankersley May 1
West sees largest monthly gain
by Inman Mar 28
NAR projects median price will fall 3.9% in Q1
by Inman Feb 28