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

Mortgage Demand Remains Stalled as Rates Move Higher

Mortgage application activity softened last week, with both purchase and refinance demand moving lower as mortgage rates climbed to their highest level in three weeks. The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported a 1.0% decrease in total application volume on a seasonally adjusted basis for the w

New Home Sales Give Back June's Gains

The new home market struggled to maintain the momentum seen in June, with sales falling sharply in July and inventory moving higher. The latest Census Bureau and HUD figures point to another month of uneven activity for builders, as buyers continue to contend with affordability constraints and eleva