Making Sense of the Mortgage Interest Deduction
Real estate pros who understand the basics of the mortgage interest rate deduction can help customers make choices that align with their financial goals.
Consumer Mood Softens in November
High prices and softer incomes kept households on edge in November, even as short- and long-term inflation expectations eased, the University of Michigan said.
Gen Z Finding Creative Paths to Buy Homes
Adults age 23 to 28 are outpacing earlier generations by using incentives, builder deals, family help and affordable markets to purchase homes sooner than expected.
NAR CEO Talks Rebuilding Trust
In a new podcast, Nykia Wright outlines how NAR is rebuilding trust, strengthening operations and executing its new three-year Strategic Plan.
Mortgage Rates Edge Up Again
Rates on 30-year mortgages ticked up to 6.26% from 6.24% last week, while borrowing costs on 15-year mortgages averaged 5.54%, up from 5.49% last week.
More Buyers Confident in Purchases
Only 8% of recent buyers feel they overpaid, down from 15% in 2023. Realtor.com said today’s slower market is giving shoppers more time to make deliberate decisions.
Age-Friendly Home Upgrades With Style
With more Americans planning to age in place, demand is rising for warm, unobtrusive accessibility upgrades. Buyers increasingly want stylish, age-ready home features.
Fla.’s Oct. Housing: Sales, Supply Up; Prices Ease
Florida Realtors Chief Economist: Positive trends over the past months appear to be continuing, even considering the disruption caused by last fall’s two hurricanes.
NAR: Existing-Home Sales Show October Increase
Buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, lifting sales and pushing prices higher for the 28th straight month as supply edged down.
RE Firms Face Affordability, Costs Pressures
NAR’s 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms finds most are concerned about housing affordability and rising business costs, even as more expect stronger profitability.