President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order
by Matt Carter Sep 16
Buyer's market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%
Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3% in 1 month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal
by Marian McPherson Sep 16
Most Americans think mortgage rates and home prices have peaked
The silver lining in deteriorating consumer confidence is that the weaker job market means the Fed is expected to slash rates several times this year and next, even as tariffs fuel inflation
by Matt Carter Sep 12
hundred dollar bills lined up
According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
Rising inflation makes 'jumbo' Fed rate cut unlikely next week
Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting 3 small rate cuts this year rather than a dramatic move on Sept. 17
by Matt Carter Sep 11
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
Homebuyer demand surges as mortgage rates tumble to 2025 low
Applications for purchase mortgages hit their highest level since July last week, and rates keep falling as weak jobs reports and more encouraging inflation data point to Sept. 17 Fed rate cut
by Matt Carter Sep 10
Massive downward jobs revision not budging mortgage rates
Rebenchmarking that suggests the US added 911K fewer jobs than previously thought generates political heat but was widely expected by economists and investors
by Matt Carter Sep 9
Here are the markets where homebuyers have the upper hand
Realtor.com's August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market. The report also indicates economic headwinds are suppressing sales
by Marian McPherson Sep 9
Modest gains help agents see path to recovery: Client Pipeline Tracker
Homebuyers are still only dipping their toes back into the market. But it's enough for agents to feel cautiously optimistic again about the year ahead — and dream a little bigger
by Daniel Houston Sep 8
people in line for job interview
Investors who fund most home loans are no longer wondering whether the Fed will cut rates this month, but by how much. At least 3 quarter-percentage point rate cuts are now expected this year
by Matt Carter Sep 5
Construction labor market facing 'alarming deterioration'
But an overall weakening labor market could include a silver lining for real estate as it puts downward pressure on mortgage rates
by Taylor Anderson Sep 5
American dream of homeownership
Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing
by Stuart Siegel Sep 5
U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
What are the riskiest housing markets in the US? New data provide answers
Metro areas in the southern and western U.S. dominate the nation’s riskiest markets. That's according to new Attom data on home prices, underwater mortgages, foreclosures and more
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4