Existing Home Sales Dip Below 4 Million as Inventory Builds

Existing-home sales slipped in August, falling below the 4 million annualized pace for the first time since June 2025, while a sharp increase in inventory gave buyers more options and pushed the supply of homes to its highest level in more than a decade. The National Association of REALTORS® reporte

Refi Demand Declining Even Before Most Recent Rate Spike

Mortgage application activity pulled back last week, with a sharp decline in refinancing more than offsetting relatively stable purchase demand as mortgage rates moved higher. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 2.7% decrease in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis f

Mortgage Applications Rebound Modestly as ARM Share Hits Five-Week High

Mortgage application activity showed some signs of life last week, with a modest increase in purchase demand helping offset another decline in refinancing as mortgage rates reached their highest level in four weeks. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 0.8% increase in total application

States That Will Pay You to Move There in 2026

Key Takeaways Places across the U.S. are offering incentives to attract new residents, ranging from cash to free recreation equipment. Since the pandemic, relocation programs have become more popular as remote work and an affordability crisis push people to consider new options. Many of the places o