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05/05/2025

Homeowners gained $3T in equity in 2024. A HELOC might help in short-term crises, but weigh risks, alternatives and timing before tapping your home’s value. NEW YORK — As a homeowner, you likely have a lot more equity in your house than you did just a few years ago. U.S. homeowners gained almost...

05/03/2025

Architects and builders are moving towards designing flexible homes with separate living spaces to accommodate the needs of extended families. NEW YORK — The rise of multigenerational living is reshaping the housing market, driven by economic pressures, shifting cultural values and the need for st...

05/02/2025

Rates on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.76% from 6.81% last week, while 15-year mortgage rates dropped to 5.92% from 5.94%, Freddie Mac said. NEW YORK — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased again this week – modest relief for prospective home shoppers during what’s traditional...

05/01/2025

Pending home sales jumped 9.8% in the South (including Florida) in March - leading all regions - as lower mortgage rates fueled strong spring homebuying activity. WASHINGTON — Pending home sales increased 6.1% in March – the greatest month-to-month increase since December 2023 (+7.0%) – accord...

04/30/2025

The U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index found home prices rose 0.1% in February nationwide and 3.9% from 2024. WASHINGTON – U.S. house prices rose 0.1% in February, according to the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency’s seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HP...

04/29/2025

Sellers can boost profits by staging, timing the sale, making key upgrades, knowing the local market and enhancing curb appeal, experts say. NEW YORK — The process of buying and selling a home includes many movable parts. North America has experienced historic trends in the housing market in recen...

04/28/2025

To thrive – or simply survive – in one of the most challenging housing markets in more than half a century, mortgage lenders have turned to creative solutions to attract buyers – creativity that real estate agents might leverage to sell more homes. To address affordability issues due to higher...

04/26/2025

Consumers saw risks across the economy, largely due to trade policy uncertainty and concerns about a possible return of inflation. WASHINGTON — Consumer sentiment fell for the fourth straight month, plunging 8% from March. While the April decline in current conditions was modest, the expectations ...

04/25/2025

The rate on 30-year mortgages fell to 6.81% from 6.83% last week, Freddie Mac said. Borrowing costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages dropped to 5.94%. WASHINGTON — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased this week, though it remains close to its highest level in more than two month...