Real Estate News Feed
Population Growth Slows
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:09:43 GMT
Population growth slowed in a majority of the nation's 3,143 counties and the District of Columbia between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Housing Stock Aging
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:08:05 GMT
The median age of owner-occupied homes climbed to 42 years old in 2024, up from 31 in 2005, reports the National Association of Home Builders.
Mortgage Rates Jump
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT
The 30-year FRM jumped to 6.38% from 6.22% last week. The 15-year mortgage is now up to 5.75% from 5.54% last week. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.65%.
Market Jitters
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:02:55 GMT
Higher housing costs, along with economic uncertainty that comes with the Iran war, are causing some house hunters to think twice.
Jobless Claims Tick Higher
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:02:07 GMT
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid inched up last week as employers continue to retain workers despite a labor market that has weakened considerably in the past year.
Iran War Hurting US Housing
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:56:30 GMT
KB Home is signaling headwinds in the US housing market as the war with Iran drags on.