MPA, June 9, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoDespite soaring prices and persistently high mortgage rates, new data from Realtor.com reveals that homebuyers can still find properties under $300,000 in select US markets—offering hope …
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Two Maps That Show Where the Housing Market Is Struggling
HousingWire, June 3, 2025-Jeff AndrewsIndustry professionals were full of optimism heading into the spring that the housing market could pick up after a sluggish start to 2025.Click here for more …
Why Mortgage Rates Drop Won’t Help Housing Market
Newsweek, June 6, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroMortgage rates dropped slightly over the past week, according to the latest data shared by Freddie Mac, but the much-awaited decline has delivered little relief to …
Jobs Numbers Dash Hopes for Rate Cut, Mortgage Hiring Rises
National Mortgage News, June 6, 2025-Bonnie SinnockMay’s slightly stronger than anticipated employment data dampened lenders’ hopes for further downward pressure on rates in the immediate future, as they added incrementally …
Home Equity-Backed Bonds Surge as Borrowing Trends Shift
MPA, June 6, 2025-Jonalyn CuetoWall Street is ramping up bond issuances backed by home equity loans as rising mortgage rates push US homeowners to stay in place and borrow against …
Rocket’s Acquisitions Leave Plenty for Everyone Else, Says MBA’s Broeksmit
MPA, June 6, 2025-Matt SextonA group of Democratic senators joined independent Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday to ask federal regulators to explain their decision not to challenge Rocket’s recent acquisitions. …
South Florida Homes for Sale Nearly Double as Residents Offload Properties
Newsweek, June 5, 2025-Giulia CarbonaroInventory in Miami-Dade County, which includes one of the most expensive metro markets in Florida and the country, rose by over 43% in April compared to …
Home Sales Expected to Rise 6% in 2025 Despite Persistent Headwinds
Globe St., June 5, 2025-Kristen SmithbergDespite persistent headwinds, existing home sales are set to increase by 6% this year and 11% next year, while new home sales are expected to …
Closed-End Seconds Lead Overall Home Equity Loan Growth
National Mortgage News, June 4, 2025-Brad FinkelsteinClosed-end home equity loan annual growth outpaced its line of credit cousin in the fourth quarter, increasing 13% above its high point from a …
Mortgage Rates Ease, but Many House Hunters Still Need Hacks
USA Today, June 5, 2025-Andrea RiquierRates for home loans eased, but as housing remains hard to afford, homebuyers have to be as resourceful as possible.Click here for more (subscription)