The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

Have factors fallen into place for the housing market to finally crack open?

Five cities west of the Mississippi have highest rates of home price reductions

The Independent UK · 52m ago

The Mortgage Market Is Sending Two Opposite Signals—Here’s What Buyers Should Know

Mortgage lending is picking up, yet getting a mortgage has not necessarily become easier. That contradiction sits at the center of the housing market right now.

The Free Financial Advisor · 3h ago

Older millennials are pulling away from the pack in the housing market—and they’re dominating the ‘hobbies’ economy, too

"Older Millennials seem to have more in common with younger Gen Xers than they do with Gen Z or even younger Millennials," said BofA economist Joe Wadford.

Fortune · 11h ago

Michael Burry Added Shorts as the Nasdaq-100 Hit a Record High. Here's Why.

The investor made famous by his bet against the U.S. housing market before the 2007-2009 financial crisis said this week that he has increased short positions in numerous companies.

International Business Times · Sep 24

US 30-year mortgage rate tops 7%, hits 2-year high

The average 30-year mortgage rate reached 7.12%, its highest since May 2024, marking a significant increase. This rise follows the recent Federal Reserve interest rate hike aimed at controlling inflation. As borrowing costs climb, refinancing and home purchase applications have decreased significantly. The surge in rates has resulted in more…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mortgage Rate Forecast: As current 30-year US mortgage and refinance interest rates shift unexpectedly, major market forecasts reveal whether locking in today or waiting could save homeowners thousands this year

Current 30-year US mortgage rates and refinance rates: Borrowers navigating the housing market in late September 2026 face borrowing costs that have consistently resisted dropping. Early in the year, 30-year fixed rates briefly dipped to 5.98% in February. That relief proved temporary. Rates soon reversed course, returning to the upper-6%…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mortgage rates are nearing 7%, delivering another blow to a housing market already losing buyers and facing stalled sales

Home sales have fallen to their lowest pace in more than a year and sellers are offering concessions to lure back buyers

Fortune · Sep 22

Is the Fed Playing Chess With Rates—Or Just Behind the Curve Again?

Falling oil prices and easing inflation may set up the Fed for a larger rate cut ahead, a move that could revive the housing market and support the S&P 500's longer-term uptrend.

MarketBeat · Sep 22

Daughter Rants About Her Retired Parents Spending Big On Vacays, Fears About Her Future Inheritance

The housing market in much of the Western world is becoming increasingly out of reach for younger generations. Higher demand, stagnant wages, student loans, and interest rates all contribute to the problem. Naturally, younger people often look to their family for support. But not every parent feels obliged to pay…

Bored Panda · Sep 22

Americans are turning to AI to survive a brutal housing market—37% would let it buy their next home with 'minimal human involvement'

From estimating home values to comparing mortgage offers, buyers are leaning on AI to survive a market where rates are pushing back toward 7%.

Fortune · Sep 22