Real Estate News Feed
Mortgage Rates Continue To Climb
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:18:06 GMT
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up, averaging 6.46% this week. The 15-year mortgage also climbed up to 5.77% from 5.75% last week. A year ago at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.64%.
The Great Housing Mismatch
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:51:13 GMT
Empty-nest baby boomers own many more 3-bedroom-plus U.S. homes than younger families raising children, underscoring a mismatch between who has space and who needs it.
Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Fall
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:50:37 GMT
US claims for unemployment benefits fell from the previous week, coming in below expectations in a bullish sign for an otherwise cooling labor market.
Trade Deficit Widens
Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:49:55 GMT
The U.S. trade deficit widened in February as a rebound in imports offset strong growth in exports, which increased to a record high, potentially keeping trade on track to subtract ?from economic growth in the first quarter.
Home Prices: New Vs Used
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:14:51 GMT
According to U.S. Census Bureau and National Association of Realtors data, newly built homes are typically priced at or below existing homes, offering buyers more options in today's challenging housing market.
Mortgage Applications Weaken
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:13:43 GMT
Mortgage applications decreased 10.4% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 27, 2026.