Consumer News Why Falling Mortgage Rates Could Boost Home Prices

3 ways falling mortgage rates could impact the housing market (and homebuyers)

The declining mortgage rate environment could impact the housing market. Here's what that means for buyers now. Read More

Mortgage rates hit 2025 low point again, spurring fall housing activity

Mortgage rates hit the 2025 low of 6.13% again on Tuesday, continuing trend of near-6% rates that's been spurring housing activity. Read More

Home Price Gains Slowed in August. But Will it Last?

Home prices in August increased at their slowest pace in two years. But a dip in mortgage rates could increase buyer demand and send prices higher again. Read More

Home sales hit 7-month high as falling mortgage rates tempt buyers

Sales of previously occupied US homes accelerated in September as declining mortgage rates and a pickup in available properties on the market encouraged home shoppers. Existing home sales rose 1.5% ... Read More

Nearly 1 in 5 homes slashed prices last month, despite falling mortgage rates

Buyers still have the upper hand in the housing market, with more homes to choose from and nearly 20% of sellers slashing their prices in September. Realtor.com’s monthly housing report showed the ... Read More

Latest inflation data shows prices rose by fastest pace since January

The September CPI inflation report is likely to show that the cost of food, electricity and housing all continued to increase for Americans. Read More

Pending Home Sales Rise in August as Falling Mortgage Rates Finally Spur Activity

Pending sales of existing homes rose in August, as a decline in mortgage rates helped spur activity in the housing market. Pending sales, based on signed contracts, rose 4% last month from July and ... Read More

5 Debt and Housing Metrics Investors Should Consider Before Buying S&P 500 Stocks at All-Time Highs

Credit card debt and mortgage rates are elevated. High interest rates and home prices have made housing unaffordable for average Americans, leading to a slowdown in existing home sales. Consumer ... Read More

With Jerome Powell and the Fed Cutting Interest Rates, Is Home Depot a No-Brainer Dividend Stock to Buy for a Housing Market Recovery?

Home Depot made the SRS acquisition in the middle of an industrywide downturn -- a sign that it is investing for the long term. SRS essentially makes Home Depot even more of a coiled spring for the ... Read More