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Home sales slump at start of crucial spring buying season as high mortgage rates and rising prices deter buyers
Home prices increased on an annual basis for the 21st consecutive month, although at a slower rate.
This Midwestern city is now home to a booming housing market
Midwestern cities are attracting newcomers, but a shortage of adequate housing is leading to fierce competition and increasing prices.
Will Florida ditch property taxes as home prices surge?
In light of the crushing financial pressures on homeowning Floridians, lawmakers are debating the reduction or total elimination of property taxes.
Home sales rise more than expected as mortgage rates ease: 'Buyers slowly entering market'
Sales of previously occupied US homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers.
These are the top 5 places in the US where homes are selling the fastest
One city in Silicon Valley is seeking homes sell like hotcakes, according to a new Realtor.com report.
Opportunity knocks: Sellers could add $40K to home value with this easy upgrade
If you're in the market to sell your home, revamping this exterior detail can make all the difference.
The best week of the year to sell your home is coming up sooner than you think
An analysis indicates that one can make more money in a shorter amount of time if you sell during this prime listing window, compared to the average week.
It didn't take long for Vice President JD Vance to find a buyer for his DC-area home
It only took four days for Vice President JD Vance’s former family home in Alexandria, Virginia to find a buyer. Vance bought the 100-year-old farmhouse in the vibrant neighborhood of...
Is Florida heading toward a new housing crisis?
A confluence of decreased homebuying and increased housing stock has created a perfect storm for would-be sellers in the Sunshine State.
Pending home sales plunged to all-time low in January — winter weather may be to blame
There were month-over-month declines in the Midwest, South and West, with the most significant drop in the South.
Housing market mired in slump as January home sales drop more than expected
Home prices increased on an annual basis for the 19th consecutive month, while mortgage rates remain elevated.
Here's why home sales in 2024 fell to lowest level in nearly 30 years
A dearth of homes for sale has helped prop up prices, helping to keep many homebuyers and sellers on the sidelines.
Mortgage rates climb for 4th straight week — to the highest level in 6 months
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate loan rate rose to 6.93% from 6.91% last week, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. It was at 6.66% a year ago.
Home sales rise at fastest pace since March — but market set for worst year since 1995
Elevated mortgage rates and high prices have kept homeownership out of reach for many prospective buyers.
New home sales plummet 17% to 2-year low as rising mortgage rates sideline buyers
Mortgage rates have reversed all of the decline that had pushed them to more than a 1-1/2-year low of 6.08% at the end of September after Fed began cutting interest...
Buying a home keeps getting more expensive — but economist says worst of sales slump could be over
Home prices increased on an annual basis for the 16th consecutive month.
Housing market hits highest inventory since 2019 as sellers flood the market
The housing market is finally giving buyers some breathing room. After two years of skyrocketing prices and shrinking inventory, the number of homes on the market just hit its highest...
Home sales in a deep slump as prices continue to rise for buyers
Despite the slower sales pace, home prices increased on an annual basis for the 15th consecutive month.
New home sales dropped less than expected ahead of Fed rate cut
Declining mortgage rates and house prices could stimulate demand in the months ahead.
Mortgage rates creep closer to 6% — the lowest level since early 2023
The latest pullback in rates should help spur demand for refinancing and home purchase loans, said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.