Falling Home Prices Offer a Window as Mortgage Interest Rates Edge Higher

The spring selling season is seeing increasing inventory and lower home prices, according to the Realtor.com® Weekly Housing Trends report for the week ending March 26. Those factors combined favors buyers, but... Read more »
The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

The edge that large remodelers leverage in a fragmented industry

Like its residential construction counterpart – homebuilding – the more than $500 billion residential remodeling industry remains highly geographically fragmented and varies widely in firm size, despite a slight increase in M&A... Read more »
Home Contract Cancellations Edge Down: The Top Markets Where Deals Are Most Likely To Close

Home Contract Cancellations Edge Down: The Top Markets Where Deals Are Most Likely To Close

Cancelled home sales dipped at the start of 2026, showcasing market resilience as buyers stuck to their purchasing plans in the face of growing economic uncertainty. In February, the share of failed... Read more »
Rates Edge Higher, But 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6%

Rates Edge Higher, But 30-Year Fixed Holds Near 6%

Let’s talk about where things stand with mortgage rates today, January 24, 2026. If you’re thinking about buying a home or perhaps refinancing an existing mortgage, you’ll be happy to hear that... Read more »
Renovated homes are still a draw, but the edge is fading

Renovated homes are still a draw, but the edge is fading

“Higher mortgage rates change the math for buyers and sellers alike,” said Joel Berner, senior economist at Realtor.com. “Renovated homes still catch buyers’ eyes, but financing the cost of those improvements at... Read more »
Mortgage Demand Falls as Rates Edge Higher Post‑FOMC Meeting

Mortgage Demand Falls as Rates Edge Higher Post‑FOMC Meeting

Mortgage applications dropped recently, mainly because interest rates ticked up a bit following a key meeting by the Federal Reserve’s policy group. It can feel like a bit of a rollercoaster, can’t... Read more »
Renters gain financial edge over homebuyers in key U.S. markets: Realtor.com

Renters gain financial edge over homebuyers in key U.S. markets: Realtor.com

As first-time homebuyers contemplate their housing options, the financial calculus between renting and owning is essential. Against the backdrop of elevated mortgage rates and soaring home prices, discerning the evolving financial dynamics... Read more »
Edge Realty Adds Principal to Phoenix Office

Edge Realty Adds Principal to Phoenix Office

Edge Realty Partners has promoted LeDonna Spongberg to Principal at the commercial real estate firm. Spongberg, who joined Edge’s Phoenix office in 2021, was most recently a Senior Vice President. She spearheads Edge... Read more »
Book authors want loan officers to have an edge in a highly competitive market

Book authors want loan officers to have an edge in a highly competitive market

In a fiercely competitive market, mortgage originators need to rethink everything to gain market share and become savvy. From leveraging the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital marketing to mastering financial... Read more »
How to gain a competitive edge through in-house servicing

How to gain a competitive edge through in-house servicing

Analysts in the mortgage industry are projecting that 2024 will be a better year than 2023 across the board. In a HousingWire report, analyst firm Jeffries said that they believe the worst... Read more »