For Week Ending September 12, 2026 Buyers shopping this fall will find more options and less competition. Active inventory rose 3% year over year in August to 1.41 million homes — the widest selection since mid-2020 — while more than … Continue reading →

September 17, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to fluctuate as markets assess economic data. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of September 17, 2026, up from last week when it averaged 6.76%. A year ago at this time, … Continue reading →

For Week Ending September 5, 2026 The economy added 162,000 jobs in August, more than three times what forecasters expected, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The strong report, combined with upward revisions to prior months, suggests the job … Continue reading →

September 10, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% this week. Aspiring buyers should remember shopping around for the best mortgage rate and getting multiple quotes can potentially save them thousands. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of September … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 29, 2026 Mortgage rates edged higher this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 6.71% as of September 3, according to Freddie Mac. This is up from 6.66% the prior week and 6.50% a year ago. … Continue reading →

September 3, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% this week. Purchase demand has remained relatively stable indicating steady interest from buyers adapting to evolving market conditions. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.71% as of September 3, 2026, up from … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 22, 2026 The national median existing-home sales price climbed to $431,400 in July, as inventory held at a 4.6-month supply at the current sales pace, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Homes are sitting on … Continue reading →

August 27, 2026 Mortgage rates changed little this week averaging 6.66%. The economy remains resilient, demonstrated by steady consumer spending and rising household incomes. More homes coming on the market and slower price growth in many areas are giving buyers … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 15, 2026 The housing market continues at a slow pace this summer. Mortgage rates offer little relief to buyers, with the 30-year fixed -rate mortgage averaging 6.67% as of August 13, according to Freddie Mac. This … Continue reading →

August 20, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined this week averaging 6.65%. With a dip in rates providing modest relief for homebuyers, it’s important to remember borrowers can potentially save thousands by shopping around for the best mortgage rate. The … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 8, 2026 The dog days of summer brought us sluggish buyer volume and stubbornly high prices. The national median sales price reached $434,100 in July—a 2% year-over-year increase—as the ongoing “lock-in effect” kept homeowners with ultra-low … Continue reading →

August 13, 2026 Mortgage rates remained relatively stable this week at 6.67%. Housing affordability has improved from a year ago, and recent increases in purchase and refinance applications suggest that borrowers continue to respond to even modest changes in mortgage … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 1, 2026 Over the past four weeks, the U.S. real estate market entered a typical summer slowdown exacerbated by borrowing pressures as average 30-year fixed mortgage rates spiked to a high of 6.66%. Despite these elevated … Continue reading →

August 6, 2026 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% this week. While mortgage rates continue to influence affordability, the housing market is showing signs of adjustment, with listing prices modestly below year-ago levels and for-sale inventory improving from the limited … Continue reading →