
Sellers Return to Cautious US Housing Market
The US housing market is seeing a rise in sellers relisting homes for spring, but buyer activity remains low due to volatile mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.
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The US housing market is seeing a rise in sellers relisting homes for spring, but buyer activity remains low due to volatile mortgage rates and economic uncertainty.

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate surged to 6.41%, its highest level in seven months, adding over $100 to monthly payments on a typical home.

Arlington's real estate market saw a slowdown in February, with sales down and prices declining. Geopolitical events and low new listings created uncertainty, though pending sales suggest a potential

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to 5.98%, the lowest in three years, boosting the average homebuyer's purchasing power by an estimated $30,000.

Mortgage rates jumped back above 6% on Monday, reversing a recent dip that had offered a glimmer of hope to homebuyers ahead of the spring market.

With the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping below 6% for the first time since 2022, a debate over using home equity has intensified, with AARP and Dave Ramsey offering opposing views.

New Jersey's spring real estate market has arrived early, with falling mortgage rates fueling intense buyer competition over a historically low housing inventory.

The US housing market is shifting, giving buyers more negotiating power. Experts share tips on finding the best deals through concessions, targeting overlooked homes, and more.

US home sales hit a 30-year low in 2025 with 4.06 million previously-owned homes sold. Economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates impacted the market, though December saw a 5.1% sales increase.

Indiana's housing market in 2026 is expected to see lower mortgage rates around 6.3%, but affordability will remain a key challenge, especially for new buyers.

A critical tipping point has been reached in the US housing market, as more homeowners now have mortgage rates above 6% than below the pandemic-era low of 3%.

A major shift is occurring in the US housing market, as the number of homeowners with mortgage rates over 6% now exceeds those with sub-3% rates.