Mortgage Rates Match Lowest Levels in Over 2 Weeks

Mortgage application activity moved lower again last week, extending the pullback from January’s earlier burst of demand as weather disruptions and softening purchase activity weighed on overall volume. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported that applications declined 8.9% for the week endi

Mortgage Rates Signal Ongoing Stability

Rates on 30-year mortgages were essentially flat this week at to 6.11%, while 15-year rates inched up to 5.5%, reinforcing stable conditions for buyers and sellers.

Younger, More Diverse Buyers Reshaping Housing

Census data shows diversity increases with each younger generation, a trend expected to influence housing demand as Millennials and Gen Z age into ownership.

Involving the Whole Family in Home Searches

From storybooks to scavenger hunts, real estate pros are finding creative ways to involve customers’ children and reduce the stress for families during the house hunt.