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US Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.97%, Highest In More Than a Year
US mortgage rates climb to 6.97 percent, reaching their highest level in over a year and creating fresh hurdles for buyers.
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30-year mortgage rate jumps to 7.17% — a nearly 2-year high
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Zillow reports crucial housing market shift for buyers
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Zillow predicts big mortgage rate, housing market change
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US fixed 30-year mortgage rate climbs to highest since June 2025
US 30-year fixed mortgage rates have hit 6.85%, marking the highest point since June 2025 and driving a shift toward adjustable-rate loans.
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Here’s where rental demand is heading and what it means for future home sales
Rental demand trends point toward emerging housing markets while signaling future changes for nationwide home sales.
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Some homeowners have been waiting years for mortgage relief. It keeps slipping away
Homeowners and prospective buyers face prolonged uncertainty as mortgage relief remains elusive despite shifting rate predictions.
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Home Prices Are Falling the Fastest in These Cities
Home prices are declining in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas as mortgage rates hit year-long highs and buyer demand cools.
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Are mortgage rates heading back above 7%? Here's what experts think.
Mortgage rates hit a 13‑month high at 6.71%, sparking debate over a possible climb above 7% as home prices set a new record.
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Mortgage Rates Approaching 7%
US mortgage rates have climbed to 6.71 percent, reaching their highest level in thirteen months and approaching the seven percent threshold.
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AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market
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Highest Mortgage Rates in Over a Year, But Just Barely
US mortgage rates have climbed to 6.71 percent, marking the highest level recorded since July of 2025.
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Americans are looking beyond their local markets for new homes
High housing costs are driving a surge in 'affordability refugees' searching for new homes outside their local real estate markets.
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For Gen Z, Building Wealth Is in the Stock Market, Not the Housing Market
Generation Z is pivoting toward stock market investments for wealth accumulation as housing affordability remains a critical barrier.
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Texas cities dominate America's best housing markets as coastal powerhouses fall behind: report
Texas cities dominate national real estate rankings as coastal markets face mounting affordability challenges and low placements.
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Lowe's gives muted outlook as it sees 'pressure' in home improvement spending
Lowe's has trimmed its 2026 financial outlook, citing a soft housing market and mounting pressure on DIY home improvement spending.
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The housing market is on track for its worst year since 2011. 3 predictions for what will happen next
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Pending Home Sales Drop to 2nd Lowest on Record, Plunge to Record Low in the West, to Near-Record Low in the South
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Home Depot Reports Higher Sales, but Its C.E.O. Isn’t There to Spread the News
Home Depot tops earnings estimates and holds its outlook steady amid a frozen housing market, while its chief executive is absent.
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Home Depot customers stick to smaller projects as housing costs stay high
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Home Depot reaffirms guidance amid 'frozen housing market conditions'
Home Depot reaffirms its fiscal 2026 outlook as higher sales and smaller summer projects offset frozen housing market conditions.
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There has never been a worse time to sell a home, survey says
A shocking shift in the US housing market has transferred power to buyers, though stagnant demand and falling prices signal potential instability.
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Berkshire Hathaway doubles down on the U.S. housing market with a fresh bet on this stock
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The worst time to sell a home is right now, dire figures show
Housing data reveals a sharp decline in home sales as high mortgage rates and elevated prices push buyer numbers to a 13-year low.
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An economist flags a worrying sign of 'cracking' home prices with parallels to the 2008 meltdown
US housing market demand hits record lows, prompting warnings from economists over shifting market dynamics.
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Mortgage Rates Back at 3 Week Lows
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Sales of Existing Single-Family Homes Sink Deeper into Mud, Supply Jumps to 10-Year High, Condo Supply at 14-Year High
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Zillow predicts major mortgage rate, housing market change
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As Credit Card Debt Mounts, Home Becomes a Piggy Bank
Mounting credit‑card balances are turning homes into makeshift piggy banks, sparking debate over equity‑based debt fixes.
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US existing home sales fall further; small business sentiment at 11-month high
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The 10 most in-demand ZIP codes for homebuyers in 2026
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These are America's hottest housing markets
Greater Boston's historic Leather City has been crowned America's hottest ZIP code in new housing market rankings.
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Homes are selling below asking in 38 of the 50 biggest U.S. cities—if you can afford one
A shifting US housing market sees homes selling below asking prices in 38 of the 50 largest cities, though affordability remains a critical barrier.
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Berkshire Goes All-In on Housing Bet With Taylor Morrison Deal
Berkshire Hathaway has completed a $6.8 billion acquisition of homebuilder Taylor Morrison, marking the first major deal under CEO Greg Abel.
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Americans face 3 major takeaways after mortgage rate news
Recent mortgage rate fluctuations spark major takeaways for Americans following a weak jobs report and economic shifts.
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Australia's home price retreat gathers pace in July, Cotality data shows
Australia's housing market is experiencing a deepening downturn as home price retreats gathered pace throughout July 2026.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in nearly a year
US mortgage rates have surged to an 11-month high, with the average 30-year rate climbing to 6.58% amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
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The untapped opportunity that could help close America’s housing shortage
Recent coverage examines vacant lots as an untapped opportunity to help close America's housing shortage.
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Fewer People Than You Think May Own Homes
New Federal Reserve research suggests the official U.S. homeownership rate may be overstating the actual number of people who own homes.
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Starter home affordability is crawling back. These regions are best for first-time buyers
First-time homebuyers are seeing a slow recovery in starter home affordability, though accessibility remains highly dependent on specific ZIP codes.
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Fannie Mae predicts shift in mortgage rates, housing market
Fannie Mae and housing analysts are tracking a potential shift in mortgage rates and the resulting impact on homebuyer behavior and pricing.
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since the start of the war with Iran
US mortgage rates have climbed to their highest level since the beginning of the war with Iran, putting pressure on home buyers and refinance seekers.
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Foreclosures hit highest level since 2019, sparking interest from bargain hunters
US foreclosure rates hit their highest level since 2019, driven by escalating housing costs and mounting mortgage stress.
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Pending home sales dip in June as high mortgage rates, prices lead to 'tepid' market
U.S. pending home sales plummeted in June as soaring mortgage rates and record-high prices create a tepid real estate market.
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Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pause
Mortgage rates climb to 6.55 percent, reaching their highest level in nearly a year and prompting buyer pauses.
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Why homebuyers are racing to this Pennsylvania port city
Erie, Pennsylvania, is seeing an influx of interest from homebuyers, moving the city into a top-tier national ranking for housing market activity.
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Redfin reveals change in housing market, home sales
A dip in mortgage rates has triggered a rebound in pending home sales and new listings, according to recent data from Redfin.
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These are America's 10 cheapest states for 2026, where you can still beat inflation
Financial analysts are highlighting a growing geographic divide in American housing affordability and the ongoing impact of inflation on state-level economies.
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More Gen Zers are living with their parents than ever. The effects could reverberate for decades.
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San Francisco homes selling $1M+ over asking have surged 1,700% this year
San Francisco real estate is experiencing a sharp uptick in aggressive bidding, with properties closing for $1 million or more above the initial asking price.
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Far more real estate agents now report seeing a balanced market, CNBC Housing Market Survey finds
Real estate professionals report a shift toward a balanced housing market according to the latest CNBC survey data.
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Veterans are using this homebuying benefit more often
VA loan usage has reached a decade high, comprising 7.7% of mortgaged home purchases as of March 2026.
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Mortgage rates hover near 6.5% as other housing metrics show modest improvement: Mortgage rates today, July 2, 2026
U.S. mortgage rates remain near 6.5% as conflicting reports emerge regarding the latest market shifts.
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America's housing market could run out of something more important than homes
Recent reports suggest that the structural and functional composition of the American housing market is increasingly misaligned with current societal needs.
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In San Francisco’s A.I. Era, Even $180,000 Tech Salaries Are No Longer Enough
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Harvard's housing report has a message: the middle-class home was always a historical accident
Recent reports from financial institutions and housing analysts point to structural shifts in the American residential real estate market.
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The 30-year fixed mortgage was supposed to be predictable. Two costs quietly broke that promise
Homeownership costs are rising as hidden expenses bypass the stability typically associated with 30-year fixed mortgages.
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Mortgage rate outlook shifts after inflation update
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When falling housing prices are good news
A seven-month streak of falling housing prices is shifting market dynamics, signaling a potential turn in buyer and seller activity.
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Morgan Stanley says homebuyers face a harsh reset
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