Homebuyers

Quick Read Homebuyer demand for purchase loans reached a 2025 high last week, rising 8% weekly and 20% year-over-year, driven primarily by FHA, VA, and USDA applications for lower-priced homes,…

Chris Whitten has three children in their late teens and early 20s who are edging into adulthood, but it’s not the prospect of becoming an empty nester that keeps him…

A proposal floated by the Trump administration over the weekend to address homebuyer affordability by allowing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to back 50-year mortgages has been met…

Buying a home comes with its fair share of stress, but building one adds a whole new layer of moving parts. Whether you’re building your dream home in Boise, ID,…

Buying your first home is a thrilling and often overwhelming process. Whether you’re buying a home in Seattle, WA or a house in Los Angeles, CA, there’s a lot to…

After the Federal Reserve cut its federal funds rate last week, we’ve heard from several Fed members. Their speeches reinforce a key takeaway from the meeting’s summary of economic projections:…

Homebuyers sitting on the sidelines have been seeing federal mortgage rates hovering above 6%, but the good news is—depending on what state you live in—you may find lower rates. The…

Realtor.com’s August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market, with pockets of dominance for buyers in the Southeast and West. However, economic headwinds are suppressing sales, with contract…

With 7.24 million Americans out of work in July and payroll growth slowing, the Fed is expected to pivot from fighting inflation to preserving jobs. Upward pressure on mortgage rates…

Maybe you finally found your dream new-construction build in Phoenix, AZ, or the next place to call home in Middletown, CT. Either way, you’re going to want to make sure…