Economy and Housing Market

Determined home buyers looking to beat rising borrowing costs helped lift existing-home sales last month. Read more from NAR’s latest housing report.

The watchdogs are reminding lenders and housing providers of the extra protections afforded to service members coming out of forbearance.

Economists predict slower price appreciation, easing inflation, and rising interest rates during NAR’s virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit.

Leslie Rouda Smith encourages lawmakers to help military service members achieve homeownership during Congressional testimony.

Existing-home sales climbed in October even as buyers continue to complain there aren’t enough homes for sale.

Economists say increases are likely to continue over the next few months.

Higher borrowing costs aren’t scaring off buyers, suggesting home sales activity will remain strong through fall.

Many sellers’ concerns about government-backed mortgages may be outdated. Help get them on the right page.

The rapid rise in home prices over the past year is prompting Fannie and Freddie to revisit the maximum size of home mortgages it’ll back for 2022.

Home buyers and refinancing homeowners get another chance at locking in ultra-low rates.