Housing Wire
APRIL 5, 2025
Mortgage rates recently hit a year-to-date low, coinciding with ongoing market disruptions from tariffs. The more encouraging story, however, is that the spring season is shaping up positively for the housing market. Notably, purchase applications show growth both year-to-date and year-over-year. Additionally, our weekly pending contract data and new listings are trending positively compared to last year.
Marco Santarelli
APRIL 5, 2025
Mortgage rates have indeed taken a dip , partly due to the ongoing trade tensions and tariffs, which is usually welcome news for anyone looking to buy a home or refinance. However, the reality is that even with these lower borrowing costs, the overall cost of buying a house remains stubbornly high, hovering near record levels. It's a confusing situation, and if you're trying to navigate the world of real estate, you're probably wondering what this all means for you.
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Real Estate News
APRIL 5, 2025
New Zillow research explains which metrics can predict a listings length of time on the market and what sellers can do to speed up the process.
Marco Santarelli
APRIL 5, 2025
Mortgage rates today stand around 6.40% for a 30-year fixed mortgage, indicating a slight decline compared to previous months. This drop in mortgage rates comes as market analysts increase their predictions of a potential recession driven by tariffs imposed earlier this week. Borrowers should be cautious, as while rates are falling, financial stability is crucial for making significant financial decisions, especially in unpredictable economic conditions.
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BAM Media
APRIL 5, 2025
BAM Key Details: Realtor.com’s latest report reveals the number of workdays needed to afford a monthly mortgage payment in each state, with Hawaii topping the list at 17 days. States like Ohio and Illinois require only 6-7 days, highlighting significant regional differences in home affordability across the U.S. Do your buyers know how many workdays theyll need to put in just to pay the mortgage?
Inman
APRIL 5, 2025
Amid layoffs at NAR, the new Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings policy drew scrutiny as MLSs scramble to implement its rollout.
Marco Santarelli
APRIL 5, 2025
Right now, if you're keeping an eye on the housing market, you're probably wondering: Will mortgage rates go down? The short answer, based on recent happenings, is yes, mortgage rates are likely to fall, at least in the short term. However, like that unpredictable weather, the long-term outlook has a lot of clouds of uncertainty. Let's dive into what's causing this current dip and what it might mean for folks looking to buy or refinance a home.
Inman
APRIL 5, 2025
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APRIL 5, 2025
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