Rates Then vs. Now: Who Had it Harder?

From 16% in the 1980s to mid-6% today, rates tell only part of the story as higher home prices reshape affordability and financing decisions.

Why Your Credit Score Drives Buying Power

Credit scores shape loan terms, insurance costs and rental approvals. Strong scores can mean lower rates and smoother closings for buyers.

Mortgage Rates Recover Moderately After Starting at 3-Week Highs

After spending the entirety of last week calmy holding the lowest levels in more than 3 years, mortgage rates jumped sharply higher yesterday. That said, everything's relative. Even after that "sharp" increase, the average rate was still one of the lowest in years apart from last week. There was sli

Compass Widens Private Listings Reach

Compass will share select off-MLS listings with Redfin under a new three-year agreement that could alter how some properties are marketed.