Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., reported that in the third quarter of 2025, 20% of outstanding mortgages had an interest rate below 3%. But, 21.2% were at a rate of 6% or above, an increase of four percentage points year-over-year.
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Realtor.com Ranks Best Markets for First Time Homebuyers
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released an analysis of the 10 best markets for first-time homebuyers, with a focus on affordability, availability and amenities.
Realtor.com Predicts Top Housing Markets for 2026
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., has released a forecast breaking down the hottest markets for 2026, almost all in the Northeast and Midwest.
Forecast Predicts Market Will Steady More in 2026 for Buyers, Sellers, Renters
Realtor.com, Austin, Texas, released a 2026 forecast, predicting a market that will look more balanced.
Survey Finds Buyers Reporting Less Regret
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released a new report finding that post-purchase regret among homebuyers has dropped in recent years.
Realtor.com: Down Payments Near Flat in Q3
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., reported down payments in Q3 held at an average of 14.4%, with a median down payment of $30,400 in the third quarter.
Realtor.com: 82% of Americans Looking to AI for Real Estate Info
Realtor.com conducted a new survey on Americans’ use of different platforms or sources for insights related to real estate, finding 82% of respondents report using AI for their information.
Realtor.com: One-Third of Home Sales All-Cash
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., reported that 32.8% of homes sold in first-half 2025 were paid for with cash.
Realtor.com: Buyers Show Increased Interest in Fixer-Uppers
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., found that properties marketed as fixer-uppers are garnering more interest from prospective buyers.
Realtor.com: Recent, Prospective Homebuyers Stressed About Insurance Affordability
Realtor.com, Santa Clara, Calif., released a new survey finding that 75% of recent and prospective homebuyers believe homeowners insurance could become unaffordable for them.