Buyer Satisfaction Rises as Market Slows

Regret among recent buyers has declined as purchase timelines lengthen, though younger buyers remain more likely to question their home decisions, Realtor.com reports.

Builder Sentiment Inches Higher

Confidence among builders improved modestly to close the year, with cost pressures and buyer affordability shaping the outlook ahead.

Anyone Who Tells You They Know What Happens Next For Rates is Lying

Friday saw mortgage rates move back up near the highest levels of the week, and thus the highest levels of the past 3 months. Thus ends another week where mortgage rates end higher despite a Fed rate cut. We've beaten this horse to death, but here are the two key reasons Fed rate cuts don't necessar

First-Time Buyer Mistakes to Avoid

First-time buyers can overlook steps that add real costs, from skipping pre-approval to underestimating expenses and making credit moves before closing.