Mortgage rates fell to low levels during the pandemic, dropping below 3% as real estate prices soared. But subsequent issues with inflation ultimately caused the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark ...

As the spring homebuying season approaches, mortgage lenders and servicers are watching closely for signs of a long‑awaited inflection point. Interest rates have begun to ease, buyer sentiment is ...

With the most recent inflation report showing a rise and the prospect of a drop in this week's report uncertain, some homebuyers may want to start thinking about their next steps should rates remain ...

Spring slowdown: April home sales fell 0.4% year-over-year, with high mortgage rates keeping many buyers out of the market. Inventory climbs: Active listings rose 5.8% from March, marking the first ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Homebuyers have been hoping for months that mortgage rates will come ...

Spring slowdown: Zillow reports April sales lagging behind new listings for the first time in 2026, with high mortgage rates dampening demand. Prices hit record: NAR data shows median existing-home ...

Mortgage market conditions have improved slightly as the calendar is set to flip to May, but anyone expecting sub-6% rates at the start of the year will be disappointed. Data at HousingWire’s Mortgage ...

The war in Iran continues to push rates higher and could make home buyers hesitant. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The information has been ...

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...