Mortgage Lock Volume Slid in May as Rates Rise and Cools
May 2026 data show mortgage lock volume slid 9% from April as higher rates cooled demand. Purchases led the market, w...
Housing Market
This tag page collects 18 articles on the Housing Market, from mortgage rates to price trends, helping you manage debt and plan smarter home decisions.
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Many Older Americans Stuck: Seniors Face Downsizing Dilemma
A growing share of seniors are postponing downsizing due to costs and limited options. The result is less housing tur...
Mortgage Real Estate Battle Signals Market Funnel Shift
Lenders, brokerages, and portals are racing to own the buyer's first steps, signaling a shift in how mortgage leads a...
KB Home: A Home More Likely Purchase Amid Tightening Lot Pipeline
KB Home accelerated its land replenishment in 2024, then signaled a slower pace in 2025. The shift could influence wh...
First-Time Buyers Missing Link Reshapes Housing Market
The missing link for first-time buyers is slowing housing transactions as higher down payments and tougher income qua...
Mississippi Could Make Your Retirement Budget Stretch by 50%
Retirees are eyeing Mississippi as a low-cost option to make your retirement budget go further, but savings vary by c...
Boomers Dominate Wealth, the Golden Years Golden Power
New data shows Baby Boomers control a large share of U.S. wealth and wield outsized influence, even as anxiety about ...
Foreclosure Auctions Surged Last: States with Increases
As the fourth quarter wrapped up, foreclosure auctions surged last, signaling rising distress in several markets. Thi...
Five Homebuyers Single Woman Reshapes Housing Market
Single women now account for roughly one in five U.S. homebuyers, signaling a pivotal shift in demand, pricing, and b...
Avoid Zillow: This Infrastructure Bet Stands as Housing Slows
With the housing market cooling, investors are redirecting capital toward durable infrastructure plays. This report e...
Boston’s International Business Boom Shifts Housing Demand Fast
Boston lands at the top of a key international ranking, signaling rising housing demand tied to corporate relocations...
Deficit Climbing $3.4 Trillion Keeps Mortgage Rates High
A mounting deficit of $3.4 trillion is shaping long-term borrowing costs, with the 30-year fixed mortgage lingering n...