By the Numbers

Despite a 25-point cut by the central bank, rates rose for a sixth straight week while applications fell sharply.

In the short term, expect "rising and more unpredictable mortgage rates." But the Fed will likely stay the course and issue a modest rate cut this week.

September’s low rates gave pending sales a boost, but as mortgage rates climb for a fifth straight week, enthusiasm is expected to wane.

The latest numbers suggest that, for the third consecutive fall season, rates will crest that dreaded threshold.

September’s lower mortgage rates may have given a boost to the new construction sector, but buyer enthusiasm could be waning as rates climb back up.

Lower mortgage rates and rising inventory failed to entice buyers, particularly first-timers, as prices continued their year-over-year climb.

Most haven't, data shows, as they wait for the post-settlement dust to settle. Instead, they’re leaning into agent relationships and rethinking incentives.

Buyers flooded the Austin market a few years ago, sending home prices sky-high. Now, the market has come back to earth, but affordability is still an issue.

A recent survey found that while both veterans and civilians are feeling more prepared to buy, veterans are more likely to purchase a home in the next year.

Mortgage rates moved up again, but for the market as a whole, “the worst may be behind us.” Plus, improving builder optimism could mean more future supply.

A range of competing factors are driving volatility in rates, making it harder to forecast their direction — but they're likely to decline further this year.

Nearly a quarter of first-time buyers may wait even longer, to see if down payment help or other candidate promises materialize in 2025, a Redfin survey found.

Buyers are left wondering if they should wait for rates to fall again, as some economists expect, or act now “and worry about rates secondly.”

Consumers were considerably more upbeat about the housing market in September, but rising mortgage rates may put a damper on their enthusiasm.

While higher levels of employment is good news for real estate in the long term, rising rates may put a damper on home sales this fall.

Mortgage rates remain relatively low, and buyer activity, including home tours and mortgage purchase applications, are up.

Home Price Index went up 4.1%, while starter homes are more affordable than they’ve been in four years — in part due to a shift in perspective.

Home prices also will increase, with the median at more than $900,000, C.A.R. predicts. But the recent drop in mortgage rates may help would-be buyers.

The new law, which takes effect Jan. 1, allows agreements to be extended — but not automatically. It was created in response to the NAR settlement.

While touring is up, mortgage purchase applications and pending sales are subdued. Inventory shows some promise, but “extra stale” listings have increased.