Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—May 1, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac rate on a 30-year mortgage ticked lower this week, easing 5 basis points, to 6.76%. This marks the second consecutive week of modest declines, but rates still remain stubbornly elevated. Rates at the beginning of May are notably higherRead …
As affordability challenges deepen and the national housing supply gap nears 4 million homes, builders and real estate professionals are feeling the pressure to step up. But here’s the truth: not all states are making it easy. Realtor.com’s new Affordability and Homebuilding: State-by-State Report Cards ranks all 50 states and D.C. on how well they’reRead …
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Our research team releases monthly housing trends reports. These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …
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– The inventory of homes for sale rose 30.6% year-over-year, marking the 18th consecutive month of inventory growth. Inventory surpassed April 2020 levels–hitting a new post-pandemic high. – The total number of unsold homes, including those under contract, was up 19.8% compared to last year. – Pending home sales- homes under contract- fell 3.2% comparedRead …
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Ever notice how certain home trends seem to be everywhere—social media, celebrity homes, your neighbors’ homes—all at once? We noticed it a few years back with black window frames and now we’re seeing it again with glass garage doors. The sleek, industrial look is definitely a statement—but is it the right one for your home?Read …
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If you’ve just moved, you may be feeling that fresh-start energy that comes from beginning again somewhere new. Or you may be feeling completely overwhelmed by all the decluttering, organizing, and cleaning that needs to get done. Either way, all homeowners need a few essential cleaning supplies to take care of your new space—so itRead …
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What the March pending home sales data shows Pending home sales jumped 6.1% in March amid a slight retreat in mortgage rates from the first two months of 2025. Though the improvement from February is significant, pending home sales still trail last March by 0.6%. Currently, buyers are still afflicted with mortgage rates in theRead …
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