July 7, 2022 Over the last two weeks, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped by half a percent, as concerns about a potential recession continue to rise. While the drop provides minor relief to buyers, the housing market will continue to … Continue reading
For Week Ending June 25, 2022 Skyrocketing rents and surging homeownership costs are forcing many prospective buyers to remain in the rental market. With the national median existing-home price recently exceeding $400,000, and assuming a down payment of 3.5%, buyers … Continue reading
June 30, 2022 The rapid rise in mortgage rates has finally paused, largely due to the countervailing forces of high inflation and the increasing possibility of an economic recession. This pause in rate activity should help the housing market rebalance … Continue reading
For Week Ending June 18, 2022 The 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged 5.78% the week ending 6/17, rising 55 basis points from the previous week and marking the largest one week increase since 1987, according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates … Continue reading
June 23, 2022 Fixed mortgage rates have increased by more than two full percentage points since the beginning of the year. The combination of rising rates and high home prices is the likely driver of recent declines in existing home … Continue reading
