Mortgage Rates Up as Middle East Tensions Hit Home Loans
A Middle East conflict is lifting borrowing costs for American homebuyers as mortgage rates rise amid higher energy p...
Housing Market
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Mortgage Rates Jump as Iran Conflict Sways Housing Markets
Geopolitical tensions in Iran push mortgage rates higher, rattling the housing market. Borrowers brace for higher mon...
Insurance Having Growing Impact on Condo Affordability
Condo financing faces new insurance hurdles as lenders adjust rules; affordability hinges on policy shifts and region...
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...
KB Home Warns War Hurts Home Sales, Cuts Full-Year Guidance
KB Home cuts its full-year outlook after flagging war-related demand weakness, warning that home says already hurting...
Hail Risk Homes with Threats Now Rival Major Hurricanes
A groundbreaking 2026 risk study places hail risk homes with exposure on a footing with major hurricane threats, prom...
Mortgage Rates Jump 6.5%: Spring Homebuyers on Edge
Mortgage rates jump 6.5% this spring, reshaping affordability for buyers. As lenders adjust, borrowers weigh higher p...
AI Fears Push Homeownership Even Further Out of Reach
A majority of Americans fear AI-driven job losses will push the cost and effort of buying a home out of reach, accord...
Rekindling Urgency: Spring Selling in 2026 Homebuilders
Spring 2026 opens with renewed urgency as loan costs rise and builders push incentives. The market watches mortgage r...
Real Estate Agents: Pricing Has Changed — Will You Adapt?
Pricing conversations in real estate have moved from fixed numbers to dynamic narratives driven by financing, data, a...
Policy Lower Housing Costs Through Smart Tax Rules
Rising housing costs strain households and the broader economy. Smart tax policy can lower those costs by acceleratin...
Balance Homes Updates Co-Ownership Program Expands Benefits
Balance Homes unveils a refreshed co-ownership program featuring fee rebates, HUD-certified counseling, and ongoing c...