Observations

A modest decline in mortgage rates and lean existing inventory helped boost new home sales in March even as builders and consumers contend with uncertain market conditions. Sales of newly built, single-family homes in March [READ MORE]

Existing-home sales ascended in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. For both monthly and year-over-year sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one region remained stable and the other registered a decline. Total [READ MORE]

Young Americans are losing their momentum when it comes to homeownership, according to a new report from Redfin, the technology-powered real estate brokerage. Just over one-quarter (26.1%) of Gen Zers owned their home in 2024, [READ MORE]

A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong headwind on the market. Sales [READ MORE]

Buyers and sellers didn’t jump back into the housing market as expected in February, but lower mortgage rates should encourage them in March, according to the latest market report from Zillow®. Mortgage rates fell by [READ MORE]