Housing Market Shifts as Sellers Adjust Prices

Homebuyers are gaining leverage as sellers cut prices, offer concessions and listings linger, though affordability challenges keep sales near historic lows.

Three Paths for Mortgage Rates Ahead

A Fed rate cut is expected Sept. 17, but mortgage rates, shaped by investor demand and Treasury yields, could rise, steady or drop.

U.S. Housing Affordability Shows Modest Gains

With mortgage rates easing and home prices slowing, affordability has increased 3.1% YOY across the U.S. However, conditions remain well below pre-pandemic norms.

Drop in Mortgage Rates Sparks Refinances

Mortgage rates fell to an 11-month low, prompting more refinancing. Experts urge caution if the break-even period to recoup costs is over two years.