Consumer News Mortgage Rates Are Rising, Home Sales Are Falling

Home Prices And Sales Fall. Can Sellers Count On Lower Interest Rates?

Home sales inched up for the month, rising from historic lows during a year of falling home prices and frustrated sellers quitting the market. Read More

Falling Mortgage Rates Are a Boon for Home Sales – NAR

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 6.47% this week, down from 6.49% one week ago, according to U.S. News data. Mortgage refinancing rates also ticked down slightly for 30- and 15-year loan ... Read More

High Mortgage Rates Are Driving Buyers Toward All-Cash Home Purchases

Homebuyers at the high and low ends of the market are opting for all-cash purchases as mortgage rates remain elevated. Read More

US existing home sales edge up in November as mortgage rates ease

U.S. existing home sales increased modestly in November amid an easing in mortgage rates, but economic uncertainty is keeping potential buyers on the sidelines. Read More

Mortgage rates, inventory, and inflation: The market shifts to watch before 2026

NewHomeSource reports mortgage rates are stabilizing, builder sentiment is improving, and affordability is gradually increasing as market dynamics shift toward 2026. Read More

Mortgage rates edge higher after hitting a 12-month low

The 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.22%, up five basis points from last week, while the 15-year rate increased to 5.50%. Mortgage rates are tracking the 10-year Treasury yield, which reflects ... Read More

Housing Market Forecast: Will Home Prices Finally Fall in 2026?

Real estate experts are optimistic homes will get slightly cheaper in 2026, as both mortgage rates and price pressures are expected to ease. Read More

These 10 markets may see the biggest homebuying surge as mortgage rates fall

NAR identifies 2026's hottest housing markets using job growth, inventory, and rate data. Minneapolis, Jacksonville and Raleigh offer prime opportunities. Read More

3 mortgage interest rate scenarios to know for 2026, according to experts

Mortgage rates stayed steady through most of 2025, but two consecutive Federal Reserve rate cuts in September and October signaled a slowing economy and cooling housing market. While federal fund ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Drop Ahead of Fed Meeting

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.37% this week, down six basis points from 6.43% the week before, according to U.S. News data. Mortgage refinance rates also pulled back this week, ... Read More