
US Housing Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Rate Volatility
New home sales have reached a 3-year high, but economists urge caution. Amid fluctuating mortgage rates, long-term forecasts predict a market rebound in 2026.
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New home sales have reached a 3-year high, but economists urge caution. Amid fluctuating mortgage rates, long-term forecasts predict a market rebound in 2026.
A potential U.S. government shutdown threatens to disrupt the housing market by halting the National Flood Insurance Program and delaying mortgage approvals.
Mortgage and refinance rates increased as of September 25, 2025, despite a recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, with the 30-year fixed rate at 6.54%.
A recent federal interest rate reduction is set to impact the real estate sector by lowering borrowing costs and increasing buyer demand, according to expert Pam Price.
U.S. existing-home sales experienced a slight 0.2% dip in August, as high mortgage rates and low inventory continue to shape a sluggish market, new NAR data shows.
The U.S. housing market is showing signs of a fall revival as lower mortgage rates and increased inventory begin to attract buyers after a slow summer.
U.S. existing-home sales saw a minimal 0.2% dip in August, while the median home price rose 2.0% year-over-year to $422,600, according to the NAR.
The National Association of REALTORS® forecasts a rebound in U.S. home sales for 2025, driven by falling mortgage rates and increased housing supply.
Millennials now account for nearly half of all U.S. mortgage applications, dominating even the priciest markets despite significant affordability hurdles.
A survey in Japan reveals that nearly one-third of seniors aged 65 and over have been rejected for rental housing due to their age, highlighting a significant barrier.
Southern California's real estate sector has lost 46,800 jobs over three years, with a 24,100 decline in the past year, driven by higher interest rates.
Proposed budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are raising alarms in the real estate and insurance sectors, which rely on its data.