Housing Affordability Unlikely Return, Analysts Say
A new Morgan Stanley Research report argues that housing affordability unlikely return to pre-2022 levels as rates st...
homebuyers
On this page you'll find 4 articles for homebuyers covering rent trends, USDA lending changes, and mortgage rate moves to help you plan affordable purchases and stronger loan terms.
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Purchase Applications Rising Even as Rates Climb Higher
Purchase applications rose 7% week over week and 17% year over year, even as mortgage rates hover near cycle highs. A...
Homebuyer Affordability Slips April as Mortgage Payments Climb
April data from the Mortgage Bankers Association show a modest uptick in mortgage payments, nudging homebuyer afforda...
Digital Mortgage Solutions Drive Homebuyer Trust in 2026
Digital mortgage tools are reshaping how buyers shop for homes as rates swing and inventories stay tight. The latest ...
What Real Estate Agents Need to Know About HOA Governance
HOA governance risk is reshaping due diligence for homebuyers. This report explains what real estate agents should sc...
Spring Market Gets Rocky: Fed Holds on Rate Cuts for 2024
Spring usually fuels home buying, but this year the market gets rocky as the Fed delays rate cuts. Learn what it mean...
Homebuyer Broadens Middle Class Amid Price Pressures
States expand aid to middle-income buyers as mortgage costs and home prices stay elevated. The shift broadens access ...
Housing Market Reverses Gains: What It Means for Loans
A wave of weaker confidence is reshaping housing activity, even as the job market holds steady. This guide breaks dow...
Median First-Time Homebuyer Zillow’s Age Hits 40 Now
The median age for first-time buyers climbed to a record 40, with Zillow’s chief executive warning relief from high c...
Howard Hanna Settles Homebuyer Commission Fight Nationwide
Howard Hanna Holdings has reached a master settlement to resolve a wave of homebuyer commission lawsuits, signaling a...
Mortgage Rates Fall Three-Year Lows: What Buyers Need
After a sharp drop, mortgage rates fall three-year lows are reshaping affordability for buyers and homeowners. This g...
USDA Lending Changes Could Hinder Rural California Buyers
A federal rewrite of the USDA Section 502 Direct Loan program reduces borrowing power for low-income Californians in ...