30-year mortgage rate inches down to 4-week low
Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.3%, renewing hope for a more active spring
by Marian McPherson Apr 16
Despite market shift toward buyers, they're still backing away
According to Redfin's data, pending home sales dipped 0.4% year over year to the lowest May level since 2020. Part of that was attributed to sky-high costs and economic uncertainty
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 5
Dip in mortgage rates doesn't do much to excite homebuyers
While purchase loan demand was still up 18% last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales after unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts
by Matt Carter Jun 4
A 'herky jerky' start to the spring buyer season isn't deterring agents
Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better
by Marian McPherson May 1
Housing market challenges aren't over yet, Barbara Corcoran warns
In an appearance Thursday on 'Mornings with Maria' on Fox Business, Barbara Corcoran warned that buyers and sellers aren't out of the woods when it comes to the challenges of today's market
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 10
Century 21 celebrates 'The Joy of Home' in Times Square campaign
Century 21 said 'The Joy of Home' campaign reflects the moments that make homeownership worth it, despite the challenges today's homebuyers face
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
Agents feel the pain as BoomTown outage extends into another week
Since April 10, brokerage websites across the country have been dark as BoomTown scrambles to resolve service disruptions. The outage has already impacted the bottom line, agents told Inman
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15
As spring nears, real estate agents are reconsidering paid leads: Intel
Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 14
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by Chris LeBarton Feb 19
Rising rates and home prices stifle January market: Redfin
The Federal Reserve's policy shift depressed homebuyer and homeseller activity in January, according to Redfin. New and active listings both fell from December levels
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
Demand for purchase mortgages climbs for 3rd week in a row
Purchase mortgage applications surge by 8% as homebuyers seeking to take advantage of recent decline in rates get an early jump on the spring homebuying season, MBA lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Homebuyer dollar stretching further as rates drop: Zillow
As mortgage rates have dropped from a roughly 7% peak, buyers can now buy homes about 84 square feet larger than those they could purchase in October with a $3K monthly payment
Would-be homebuyers rushed to lock in mortgage rates in March
Despite the fastest one-month rise in mortgage rates in nearly 13 years, purchase lock volume climbed 31% from February likely driven by borrowers moving to secure loans before rates rise
by Matt Carter Apr 10
84% of Americans say homeownership is a 'priority'
Despite rising prices and personal finance issues, the majority of Americans are optimistic about homeownership, according to NerdWallet's 2020 Home Buyer Report
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
Prime homebuying season is getting earlier each year: Realtor.com
A new realtor.com market report revealed that buyers in 20 of the 100 largest markets are beginning their home search in January
by Marian McPherson Dec 18