Existing Home Sales Slow, but Homeowner Wealth Reaches New High
Existing home sales declined in June, as elevated mortgage rates and affordability challenges continued to keep many buyers on the sidelines…
Read more
307 articles
30 Second Market Update
Housing Demand Remains Resilient as Regional Inventory Trends Reshape the Market
The U.S. housing market is becoming increasingly regional, with local inventory trends driving very different market conditions across the c…
Read moreHome Sales Are Expected to Improve in the Second Half of 2026 According to NAR’s Chief Economist
At the 2026 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Lawrence Yun said the housing market should…
Read moreLocked Into Low Rates, Homeowners Turn to Home Equity for Cash
Homeowners are increasingly turning to home equity products to access cash while holding on to the historically low mortgage rates they secu…
Read moreMortgage Demand Remains Surprisingly Resilient Despite Higher Rates
Mortgage purchase demand has held up better than expected during the first half of 2026, even though mortgage rates rose significantly, clim…
Read moreFree · No obligation
Reading about it is step one. Talking to someone is step two.
Wondering how this applies to you? A licensed local advisor answers for free — no obligation, and no impact to your credit.
Get pre-qualified Call 800-778-9044Non-QM Lending Has Gone Mainstream
The mortgage industry is rapidly evolving as non-QM lending moves from niche to mainstream. Products like debt service coverage ratio loans…
Read moreNAR April Pending Home Sales Report Shows 1.4% Increase
Pending home sales rose in April 2026, signaling steady buyer activity despite economic uncertainty and slightly higher mortgage rates. Acco…
Read moreMortgage Applications Increase in MBA Survey
Mortgage applications rose 1.7% for the week ending May 8, 2026, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey. Purchase demand…
Read moreNAR: Home Prices Increase in Majority of Metro Markets During First Quarter
Home prices increased in most U.S. metro areas during the first quarter, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), continuin…
Read moreThe Fed Keeps Benchmark Rate Unchanged
The Federal Reserve chose to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its April 29th meeting, maintaining a cautious stance as it evalu…
Read moreLatest MBA Survey Reports Increase in Mortgage Applications
According to the latest survey by the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage activity rose notably for the week ending April 17, 2026, drive…
Read moreInflation and Mortgage Rates
March’s Consumer Producer Index showed headline inflation rising 0.9%, a strong reading driven largely by higher oil prices, but it came in…
Read moreReady to see what you qualify for?
Talk to a local advisor or start your application online — it only takes a few minutes.