Mark Worley of Redfin reports on housing prices, highlighting that home prices rose 0.5% in November 2024, marking the third consecutive month of such growth. Year-over-year, prices increased 5.7%, the…

As we look to close out the year, several outlets have been reporting housing market predictions for 2025. Starting with Redfin, which reports that pent-up demand will drive a modest…

Samantha Delouya of CNN reports that President-elect Donald Trump will attempt to end Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s conservatorship. These government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) guarantee 70% of U.S. mortgages, raising concerns…

Brooklee Han of HousingWire reports that the $418M antitrust settlement between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and plaintiffs in the commission lawsuit was granted final approval on November 27,…

According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year average mortgage rate increased again this week, nearing 7%. As we approach the holidays, demand for home purchases will likely slow. Although available listings…

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a new report highlighting that in Q3 2024, U.S. household debt rose by $147 billion (0.8%) from the previous quarter, reaching $17.94…

Suzanne Blake of Newsweek discusses the impact of a forthcoming Trump Presidency on housing, highlighting that it could have mixed effects. With Republicans securing the presidency and likely a majority…

Christopher Rugaber of ABC News reported earlier this week that the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by a quarter-point tomorrow, following a previous cut in September, as…

Apartment List released its monthly National Rent Report, showing that the national median rent decreased by 0.7% in October to $1,394 as the rental market entered its slower season. This…