1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (491+ words) Inflation saw no unexpected moves as the Iran war keeps the situation elevated, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With this month’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) a key indicator for the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting,…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (431+ words) Increase in real estate value. House model and documents on table. Growing price represented by graph, percent signs and arrows Mortgage rates ticked up again this week, seemingly caught in an ongoing cycle of upward pressure as renewed tensions in…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (222+ words) RISMedia Homebuyers Pull Back as Rates Climb to Highest Point Since June 2025 “More borrowers have shifted to using ARM loans, with the ARM share of applications at 8.5 percent, the highest share since June,” said Joel Kan, CMB, MBA’s vice president…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (487+ words) RISMedia Reflections on Moving: Roughly 100 MLS Conversions and One Carefully Packed Trashcan MLS conversions are made easy when the 100% employee-owned software company puts ownership and best practices first. When my husband and I bought our first house, we had professional…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (206+ words) With household costs top of mind, homeowners may be overlooking one of the easiest places to save money: their plumbing. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the average household’s leaks waste more than 9,300 gallons of water every year, while fixing…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (199+ words) RISMedia Inventory-Balanced Markets Buoy Home-Purchase Application Activity “In many local markets, potential buyers have plenty of homes to choose, and this is likely supporting transaction volume,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Insurance agent with client at home signing agreement…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (222+ words) Zillow has reported more than 1.78 million on-time rent payments to credit bureaus at no cost to participating renters since the launch of rent reporting in 2024. More than 78,000 renters had on-time rent payments reported in July, the highest monthly total since…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (255+ words) House document with keys and pen Economic uncertainty has once again put pressure on mortgage applications, taking a downturn in response to mortgage rates rising once again, according to the latest data. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (433+ words) In the face of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and economic headwinds, consumers’ feelings about the economy remain dim. The nonprofit research firm, The Conference Board, released its latest month report Aug. 25, with its Consumer Confidence Index falling by 0.8 points to 89.4. July’s…...