
New Mortgage Data Signals a Turning Point in the Rate Lock-In Era
New FHFA data shows 21.2% of mortgages now exceed 6%, topping the 20.0% below 3% as rates stay in the 6.2% range and the lock-in era begins to shift.

New FHFA data shows 21.2% of mortgages now exceed 6%, topping the 20.0% below 3% as rates stay in the 6.2% range and the lock-in era begins to shift.

Realtor.com’s June 2025 report ranks Springfield, MA as the hottest housing market for the second month in a row, with homes selling in just 23 days and drawing 3.4 times more views than the national average.

A Realtor.com® report reveals the 10 most popular neighborhoods in America, with Woodmont in Milford, CT, topping the list after drawing 3.5 times the views of a typical U.S. home.

Realtor.com® reveals the top 10 U.S. markets for real estate investment in 2024, led by Dayton, Ohio. These metros offer home prices 21.7% below the U.S. average and rental vacancy rates as low as 4.8%, providing strong opportunities for property investors.

According to Realtor.com, the best week to buy a home in 2024 is from September 29 through October 5, with potential savings of over $14,000 compared to peak summer prices.

New Zillow research shows selling in the first two weeks of June nets homeowners an additional 2.3% (about $7,700), compared to those selling at other times of the year, according to 2023 sales data.

The Black Knight Mortgage Monitor for November 2023 shows rising mortgage rates and home prices have increased the principal and interest payment (P&I) for a median-priced home to more than $2,500 for the first time.

A new Redfin report outlines the conditions of the real estate market in June, as home prices soar due to a record low number of properties for sale.

Byron Lazine and Tom Toole discuss May’s decline in sales in spite of high buyer demand, declining rents, a popular Twitter account misleading buyers, a summer lift for inventory, crucial tactics and strategies for the rest of 2023, and making the most of your 4th of July weekend.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) rose five points in June 2023 to 55, lifting builder confidence into positive territory, thanks to solid buyer demand, lack of inventory, and improved supply chain efficiency.

A new Redfin report finds real estate investors losing money on about one of every seven (13.5%) U.S. homes they sold in March, largely due to high mortgage rates dampening buyer demand.

According to Realtor.com, the best time to sell property in 2023 is April 16-22, which offers the best combination of market conditions, as long as sellers prepare for listing with calculated repairs, valuable updates, and effective marketing tactics.
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