March 19, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up this week to 6.22% but remains nearly half a percentage point lower than the same time last year. Potential homebuyers are poised for a more affordable spring homebuying season than last … Continue reading
Existing Home Sales
New Listings and Pending Sales
Inventory
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending March 7, 2026 U.S. sales of new residential homes slipped 1.7% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 745,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Despite the monthly decline, new-home sales were 3.8% higher compared … Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Inch Higher as Housing Activity Picks Up
March 12, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage returned to last month’s level of 6.11%. Despite the modest uptick, buyers are responding to rates in this range, with existing-home sales increasing 1.7% in February. Purchase applications also increased this week, a … Continue reading
New Listings and Pending Sales
Inventory
Weekly Market Report
For Week Ending February 28, 2026 The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 5.98% for the week ending February 26, 2026, marking the first time in 3½ years that rates have dropped below 6%, according to Freddie Mac. While … Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
March 5, 2026 Mortgage rates held steady at 6% this week, hovering near their lowest level since 2022. In fact, rates are down nearly a full percentage point from this time in 2024, spurring activity from buyers, sellers and owners. … Continue reading