Consumer News Will Lower Mortgage Rates Keep Home Prices High

As mortgage rates hit their lowest levels in over a year, we asked 5 pros how much lower rates really matter

Financial advisers and mortgage pros on what homebuyers and homeowners should consider beyond just mortgage rates ... Read More

Mortgage Rates Are Nearly 10% Lower Than in May—But Is It Really Time To Lock In?

Mortgage rates are lower than they were in the spring, but recent upticks show the timing isn’t simple. Here’s how to decide whether to lock in now or keep waiting. Read More

Fed cuts rates again, but high home prices keep buyers on the sidelines

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second meeting in a row on Wednesday, making home buying slightly more affordable. However, even though the move may ease borrowing costs slightly, it ... Read More

After Another Fed Cut, Can Mortgage Rates Move Lower?

Mortgage rates are already at their lowest levels in over a year, so it remains to be seen whether the Federal Reserve's October rate cut will drive rates lower – or if the rate cut was already priced ... Read More

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

Existing home sales increased 1.5% in September compared to the month prior, the Association of Realtors said. It was a 4.1% increase compared to last September and the highest pace in ... Read More

There's No End in Sight For High Mortgage Rates

Recent projections put mortgage rates above 6% for much of 2026, potentially extending a period of high borrowing costs the U.S. hasn't experienced in more than two decades. 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

Mortgage rates reversed course this week, giving buyers a break

Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week after two consecutive increases — the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30%, down from 6.34% last week, marking one of the lowest levels in about a year. Read More

Where can I buy a house in CA for under $225K? These counties have lowest prices

A drop in mortgage rates and stabilizing home prices could offer some relief for buyers, real estate experts said. Although the statewide median home price rose 1.7% to $899,140, mortgage rates ... 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