Mortgage Rates Lower on Average, But Timing Matters

The bond market is the primary driver of mortgage rate movement and normally, "weakness" equates to higher rates.  Bonds are slightly weaker today compared to yesterday afternoon, but mortgage rates nonetheless managed to move lower.  What gives? Timing is partly to blame.  Bonds may

How AI Is Changing the Real Estate Market

Predictive AI is being used to analyze market trends and patterns to help investors while landlords use it to predict maintenance and resource allocation.

Report: Families Spend 38% of Income on Mortgage

Affordability of existing homes edged higher for both median- and low-income families between the second and third quarter, the NAHB said.

NAHB: Building Shifts to Suburbs, Outlying Areas

Residential construction is shifting to low-density areas due to affordability challenges, high costs, and limited construction options in urban areas.