The latest data doesn’t yet reflect oil price spikes tied to the Iran conflict
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
Opinion
The real estate industry has survived recessions, financial crises, pandemic shutdowns and rate spikes. Darryl Davis writes that a commitment to genuine service is the reason
Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more
As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at NAR, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate
As Americans become immersed in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and buyer demand softens, homesellers are pulling back from the housing market
While a Dec. 10 Federal Reserve rate cut is now seen as a lock, MBS investors who fund most home loans aren't as bullish that the central bank will cut rates aggressively in 2026
For the first time in 15 years, Fannie Mae didn't publish the results of its National Housing Survey in November. The survey has showed homebuyer sentiment remains weak this year
Fannie Mae forecasters are predicting mortgage rates will fall below 6 percent by the end of next year. Economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association don't see rates coming down at all.
In her first public speech since President Trump’s attempt to remove her, the economist says she expects a 'one-time increase' in prices, with inflation trending back toward the 2% target
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
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
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
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
On this episode, American Property Owners Alliance’s Colin Allen breaks down the government's approach to the housing supply crisis, partisan divides and surprising bipartisan collaboration