Homebuyer affordability improves in February

Homebuyer affordability improves in February

“Homebuyer affordability saw a modest improvement in February, as slightly lower mortgage rates helped ease monthly payment burdens despite a small uptick in loan sizes. The February PAPI declined over the month... Read more »
Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

Existing home sales outlook improves as mortgage rates stabilize

Mortgage spreads and the 10-year yield Mortgage spreads have been very damaging to housing demand over the past few years, as they’ve kept rates more elevated than normal. However, 2026 will be... Read more »
Affordability Slowly Improves in Encouraging Signs for the Housing Market

Affordability Slowly Improves in Encouraging Signs for the Housing Market

From rent affordability to mortgage rates and housing supply, here’s what’s changing—and what it signals for you and the year ahead. We know rents are a challenge for many, and this month’s... Read more »
February home sales spike 9.5% as supply improves

February home sales spike 9.5% as supply improves

Belmont, North Carolina, Myers Park, large brick mansion with for sale sign in front yard. Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Sales of existing homes surged 9.5% in February... Read more »
Homebuilder confidence improves for the fourth straight month

Homebuilder confidence improves for the fourth straight month

Strong demand, coupled with a lack of existing housing inventory and comparatively lower mortgage rates continue to drive buyers to new home construction, Homebuilder confidence continued its upward trajectory for the fourth... Read more »
Move Inc. Sees 13% Revenue Decline As Realtor.com Traffic Improves

Move Inc. Sees 13% Revenue Decline As Realtor.com Traffic Improves

The Realtor.com parent company saw revenue declined 13 percent to $127 million in the fiscal second quarter. Mobile and website annual traffic growth remained flat — an improvement from Q1’s 12 percent loss.... Read more »
February home sales spike 9.5% as supply improves

January homebuilder sentiment improves, following mortgage rate drop

A home is constructed at a housing development on June 21, 2023 in Lemont, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Homebuilder sentiment improved in January, jumping 7 points to 44 on the... Read more »
Fannie Mae Improves its Housing Market Predictions for 2023

Fannie Mae Improves its Housing Market Predictions for 2023

The 2023 housing market predictions by Fannie Mae provide a glimpse into a market navigating through challenging waters. Despite the hurdles posed by soaring mortgage rates, the housing market has demonstrated resilience.... Read more »