Bold Design Trends Dominate Fall Decor

Owners are embracing bold, highly personal design in late 2025, from vivid colors to textured finishes, even as neutrals are expected to return in 2026.  

Mortgage Rates Near The Top of Recent Range

Mortgage rates rose somewhat sharply following the late October Fed meeting but have been in a relatively narrow range so far in November.  The range is so narrow, in fact, that yesterday's average rate was at the bottom of that range while today's rate is closer to the highs. Given the minimal over

Fannie Mae Ends Credit Score Minimum

Fannie Mae is dropping its 620 minimum credit score rule, giving lenders more flexibility to assess borrower risk without changing core loan standards.

FSBOs Reach All-Time Low

Fewer homeowners are completing a For Sale By Owner transaction and are heavily turning to real estate agents for guidance, NAR found.