President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep.

A recent real estate report surveyed participants who were optimistic that federal funds rate cuts would lead to a decline in long-term mortgage rates, but there’s been a divergence ...

Zillow predicted a more active market with additional inventory for 2025, giving buyers more room to negotiate. However, homebuyers should expect some turbulence with fluctuating mortgage rates, even ...

High interest rates and a lack of inventory are making it difficult for buyers to find a home in Rockford. Connor Brown, the CEO of Northwest Alliance of Realtors, said ...

MCLEAN, Va. (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage slips to 6.96%, Freddie Mac says, ending a five-week climb. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be ...

The 30-year fixed rate averaged just under 7% this week, according to Freddie Mac, but some economists are already revising their 2025 forecasts upward.

Our opinions are our own. Here is a list of our partners. Mortgage rates dipped below 7% this week as the housing market continued to snuggle into its winter hibernation. The average rate on the ...

After rising for several weeks, mortgage rates have dipped slightly this week. Freddie Mac reports its Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows the 30-year fix ...

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 7% after climbing for six consecutive weeks as the housing market sees little relief amid an affordability crisis.

Many economists have felt relief over continued GDP growth. But ongoing data releases suggest that the foundation of the economy — consumer spending — isn’t sustainable.

Homebuyers are still facing intense affordability challenges. Borrowing costs are hovering close to the highest level in months and purchase prices are continuing to rise. House hunters are pulling ...

Mortgage rates inched down in the first week of President Trump’s second term, as the financial markets assess the economic impact of his policies.