Consumer News Will Lower Mortgage Rates Keep Home Prices High

Mortgage rates fall sharply on expectations of a Fed rate cut. Will they keep on dropping from here?

Since mortgage rates are tied closely to the 10-year Treasury note, and hence to the Fed’s rate-cutting agenda, “much of where the mortgage and the housing market is headed depends on the inflation ... Read More

Falling Mortgage Rates Are a Boon for Home Sales – NAR

Mortgage rates drifted slightly lower this week, according to U.S. News data. This presents a golden opportunity for holiday home shoppers. Read More

Home prices are still high, but they’re getting lower

Home-price cuts are becoming more common as the housing market gradually shifts toward buyers. Typical price reductions still hover around $10,000, ... Read More

Will steady mortgage rates and another Fed cut boost home sales?

Mortgage rates averaged 6.37% this week, with Federal Reserve officials hinting at a possible December rate cut. Read More

Home Sales Tick Up as Lower Mortgage Rates Lure Buyers Back

U.S. home sales saw a modest but notable rebound in October, climbing to their fastest pace since February as easing ... Read More

Existing home sales rise more than expected in October on lower mortgage rates

“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. The average 30-year fixed-rate ... Read More

Mortgage rates fell again this week

Mortgage rates have declined for the second straight week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.27% (down from 6.30%) and the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 5.52% (down from 5.53%), ... Read More

Homebuyers are entering into riskier loans with the hope mortgage rates are going to eventually fall. Will the gamble be worth it?

A round 10% of purchase-mortgage applications submitted during the week ending October 3, 2025, were for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) — the highest level since 2023, according to Mortgage Bankers ... Read More

US pending home sales increase in October amid lower mortgage rates

Contracts to purchase previously owned U.S. homes increased more than expected in October, likely as lower mortgage rates pulled buyers back into the market. Read More

Home prices rise slightly, continuing the 'nobody's market' in housing

Home price growth continues to slow - not enough to make conditions ideal for buyers, and too much to make owners want to list. Read More

The Fed Cuts Rates By A Quarter Point. What It Means for Your Money

The Federal Reserve cut rates again at its October meeting. Here’s how it could impact your finances Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a staff money writer at Buy ... Read More