World News Story Mortgage Rates Slip While Home Sales Head For Deep Freeze

Mortgage rates fall—and could see another cut before 2026

Mortgage rates have fallen to 6.23 percent ahead of another expected cut by the Federal Reserve in December, slightly improving housing affordability for millions of Americans. “The Freddie Mac ... Read More

September Home Sales Slip As NJ Buyers Await Better Mortgage Rates: Report

Prospective home buyers in New Jersey and most of the country are waiting for mortgage rates to drop before making offers, despite an abundant housing supply that gives them a negotiating edge, ... 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

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

Mortgage rates jump amid interest rate cut uncertainty. What it means for homebuyers.

Mortgage rates climbed to the highest level since Oct. 9 amid disappointment a third consecutive rate cut in December may not materialize, analysts said. The Federal ... Read More

U.S. 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