Los Angeles Apartment Occupancy Falls Below 94 Percent

Los Angeles Apartment Occupancy Falls Below 94 Percent

Apartment occupancy in Los Angeles County has fallen to a level not seen in several years.  In the first quarter, multifamily occupancy dropped to 93.9 percent, L.A. Business First reported, citing a... Read more »
U.S. Median Home Price Tops 0K For First Time As Buyer Demand Falls

U.S. Median Home Price Tops $400K For First Time As Buyer Demand Falls

The typical American existing home has sold for more than $400,000 for the first time, even as pending sales fall for the fourth straight week and economic uncertainty keeps buyers on the... Read more »
30‑Year Refinance Rate Falls by 8 Basis Points

30‑Year Refinance Rate Falls by 8 Basis Points

Finally, some good news for homeowners looking to adjust their mortgage! Today, June 4, 2026, the national average 30-year fixed refinance rate has dipped by a welcome 8 basis points, settling at... Read more »
EY Plaza Deal Falls Apart Again

EY Plaza Deal Falls Apart Again

Another deal for EY Plaza fell apart, leaving the downtown office tower on the market and looking for a third taker.  “The approved buyer declined to proceed with the transaction, and a... Read more »
Rates Drop for Second Week, 30‑Year Fixed Falls to 6.30%

Rates Drop for Second Week, 30‑Year Fixed Falls to 6.30%

As of April 17, 2026, mortgage rates are showing some welcome movement downwards, reaching their lowest point in about a month. We’ve seen rates fall for the second week in a row, and... Read more »
Niagara Falls Is Hundreds of Miles From an Ocean but Still Tops This List of Popular Summer Places

Niagara Falls Is Hundreds of Miles From an Ocean but Still Tops This List of Popular Summer Places

As spring and summer near, investors are turning their attention to beach houses, hoping to profit from the wave of seasonal visitors booking Airbnb and other short-term rentals. You may not think... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls Steeply by 84 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls Steeply by 84 Basis Points

Mortgage rates are giving borrowers a rare break. The 30-year fixed has fallen 84 basis points from a year ago, bringing the average to 6.01% as of February 19, 2026 — one... Read more »
Rates Drop for Second Week, 30‑Year Fixed Falls to 6.30%

Rates Hit Lowest in Over 3 Years, 30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.01%

If you’ve been watching the housing market, you’ll be happy to know that as of February 20, 2026, mortgage rates have hit their lowest point in over three years, with the popular... Read more »
30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls Steeply by 78 Basis Points

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls Steeply by 78 Basis Points

If you’ve been dreaming of owning your own home, this is fantastic news you won’t want to miss. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has seen a dramatic drop of 78 basis points... Read more »
Rates Drop for Second Week, 30‑Year Fixed Falls to 6.30%

30-Year Fixed Falls to 6.09%, 15-Year Falls to 5.44%

If you’ve been hoping for a chance to snag a better mortgage rate, this week might be your moment. As of February 13, 2026, mortgage rates are showing a promising downward trend,... Read more »