Affordability Kept Young Buyers Out in 2025

High rents, tight starter-home supply and income gaps sidelined many millennial and Gen Z buyers in 2025, leaving would-be purchasers on the sidelines.

Highest Rates in More Than a Month

Mortgage rates moved higher on Wednesday despite only a modest increase in oil prices. The latter is currently a part of any conversation about interest rates as higher energy costs have fueled inflation expectations. Higher inflation begets higher rates, all else equal. But rates take other cues, o

Inflation Data Could Guide Fed’s Next Move

Housing reports arrive this week, but inflation data may decide what happens next with mortgage rates, Fed policy and the housing market.

How Owners Can Avoid Being Underinsured

Rising rebuilding costs mean many homeowners may not have enough insurance to replace their home after a disaster. Experts say it’s important to review coverage.