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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →