Home Construction Rebounds in March, But Worries Persist

Home Construction Rebounds in March, But Worries Persist

Construction activity on single-family homes notched a swift uptick in March, as home builders experienced better weather. The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and... Read more »
Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist

Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist

Portable credit reports could lower costs, but fraud worries persist Skip to content © 2006-2026 HW Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Powered by WordPress VIP What’s New? Updated 1 day ago LatestYour Feed... Read more »
30‑Year Fixed Dips Below 6%, Inflation Concerns Persist

30‑Year Fixed Dips Below 6%, Inflation Concerns Persist

As of today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, mortgage rates are showing a bit of movement, but the big news is that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has nudged back under the 6%... Read more »
Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise

Mortgage escrow misconceptions persist as payment amounts rise

“Rising property taxes and insurance premiums continue to reshape what homeowners experience month to month, and escrow is often where that impact shows up first,” said Katie Brewer, CEO of LERETA. “This... Read more »
Reverse mortgage myths persist despite industry education efforts

Reverse mortgage myths persist despite industry education efforts

Common myths Longbridge said there are persistent — and false — beliefs that senior homeowners do not retain the title to their home after signing a reverse mortgage agreement. “As with any... Read more »
Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist

Home price growth slows, affordability pressures persist

Despite the modest uptick, price growth remains near its weakest pace since mid-2023 and continues to trail consumer inflation. Annual gains were less than one-third of the 5.1% average home price increase... Read more »
Minority homeownership gains ground, but disparities persist: NAR

Minority homeownership gains ground, but disparities persist: NAR

The dream of homeownership is becoming more attainable for many Americans, with 10.5 million homeowners added between 2012 and 2022. Some racial minorities also witnessed a surge in their homeownership rates. According... Read more »
Buyers will have more options in 2024, but affordability woes will persist: Bright MLS

Buyers will have more options in 2024, but affordability woes will persist: Bright MLS

Bright MLS released its National Housing Market Outlook on Wednesday, which shows that affordability will remain the biggest challenge for homebuyers next year. Homebuyer traffic will increase in 2024, fueled by lower... Read more »