The demand for home loans decreased 5.2% for the week ending Nov. 14, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). That’s a dip from the week prior when applications registered a 6% increase. The decline comes on the heels of mortgage interest rates ticking up to 6.24% for the week ending Nov. 14, according to … Read more
The rise of remote work and surging rents in major metros have pushed priced-out residents to search elsewhere for more budget-friendly housing options, fueling out-of-market demand in 20 cities over the last six years. In the third quarter of 2025, five metros stood out for having experienced the most drastic shifts in renter makeup: Detroit; … Read more
Buyers of luxury homes in Miami are demanding costlier designs and flipping their properties more than they did a decade ago, according to panelists who spoke Wednesday at The Real Deal Miami Real Estate Forum 2025. “Doing architecture in Miami allows us to do those outdoor spaces that, in other parts of the country, you … Read more
The Northeast and the Midwest continue to draw the most attention from homebuyers in search of an affordable spot to land. While demand cools across the largest U.S. metros, these areas continue to attract potential homebuyers, garnering 5.5% more views per listing, according to the Realtor.com® October 2025 Hottest Housing Markets report. On the list, … Read more
Canadian buyers are retreating from high-end South Florida markets, driven by the Trump administration’s trade and immigration policies and a softer exchange rate, even as Latin American demand remains strong. Canada’s share of foreign buyers shopping for U.S. homes online has dropped to 32.1 percent in the third quarter, from 36.6 percent in the same … Read more
The demand for home loans rebounded with a 7.1% increase for the week ending Oct. 24, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). It’s a turnaround from a week ago when mortgage applications decreased by 0.3%. The surge comes as mortgage interest rates dropped to 6.19%, the lowest level in over a year for the … Read more