Consumer News Why Falling Mortgage Rates Could Boost Home Prices

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

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Still, the effects of falling mortgage rates reach far beyond individual ... Read More

Even if Fed cuts rates again, U.S. economy may not get much of a boost

Rate-sensitive industries, like housing, could see a limited benefit from lower borrowing costs because prices remain near record highs. Read More

Will home prices and mortgage rates go down next year? Your 2026 real estate forecast.

Nationally, Fannie Mae expects home-price growth to slow from a 4.4% annual gain in 2024 and 2.5% rate in 2025 to a 1.3% pace in 2026. Realtor.com expects home prices to grow 2.2% next year. Zillow ... Read More

Falling Mortgage Rates Are a Boon for Home Sales — NAR

Mortgage rates stayed relatively unchanged again this week. In this case, no news is good news as rates remain at the lowest levels in over a year. In fact, 30-year mortgage rates have ... Read More

Nine major housing markets see price declines in August

National home value growth slows, with prices falling in nine of 20 major metro areas. U.S. home prices rose just 1.5% in August from a year earlier — the weakest pace since 2023. Homeowners lose ... Read More

What will happen to home prices in 2026? Here's what experts say buyers should know now.

Homebuyers finally got some good news late this year when mortgage rates dropped considerably following the Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts in September and October. With the Fed easing its ... Read More

Lower mortgage rates spark surge in home sales, highest pace seen in seven months

The housing market got a boost last month from lower mortgage rates and a growing supply of homes sitting on the market, allowing buyers to make purchases after a long period of unaffordability. Read More

The Fed, mortgage rates and home prices

I recently spoke with a couple who want to sell their home. Their Realtor told them the market was a little soft but added that interest rates were likely to come down this year. The suggestion was ... Read More

How lower interest rates could boost your homebuying power

Mortgage rates have fallen to a 52-week low, according to economists at Freddie Mac.¹ That’s good news for homebuyers who have faced tight inventory, higher rates and rising prices. When rates drop, a ... Read More

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

Terry has 25 years experience in journalism and communications, reporting on a range of topics that include personal finance, telecommunications, Congress, government regulations, and criminal justice ... Read More

US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased

Sales of previously occupied U.S. 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