Rates Drop Sharply to One Week Lows

Mortgage rates began the day in uneventful fashion with the average lender right in line with yesterday's latest levels. Things might have gotten off to a slightly better start, but higher inflation in this morning's econ data and discouraging war-related headlines put upward pressure on bond yields

Affluent women shape high-end homebuying

Women with high net worth are buying luxury homes with privacy, lifestyle function and investment strategy in mind, changing how brokers market and sell high-end properties.

Florida, others Sun Belt markets adjust after pandemic demand

Markets that saw strong pandemic-era demand now have longer sales timelines, more price reductions and higher inventory, giving Realtors current data to guide pricing and negotiation conversations.

Mortgage fears shape buyer decisions

A growing number of buyers are approaching mortgages through the lens of financial stress, past housing downturns and generational attitudes toward debt. The trend highlights the importance of understanding how financing fears may shape affordability conversations, refinancing decisions and long-ter