Mortgage Rates Hitting 8% This Year Is Not Impossible—and Yet, That Shouldn’t Be Buyers’ Biggest Concern

Last week, mortgage rates hit a three-year high—a headline that has been on repeat for several months.  In fact, in less than four months, the rate has risen a percentage point. The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans rose to 6.49% for the week ending July 9—now it stands at 7.40% for the week

Housing Week Ahead: Home Sales, Luxury Trends, and New Inflation Data

The coming week will bring a steady stream of housing market indicators, as well as new reports from the Realtor.com economics team. On Wednesday, senior economist Anthony Smith will have a look at the latest pricing trends in the luxury market with the September Monthly Luxury Report. On Thursday,

Down payment assistance doesn’t need simplification; it needs standardization

Analysis of $6.5B in declined volume found 35% could have been salvaged with DPA options

Mortgage AI needs a standard of trust built on experience

What two decades of mortgage cycles teach lenders and technology providers about adoption, accountability and financial protection