Out-of-Towners Are Driving Up Rental Demand in These Five Cities—as Prices Fall for the 27th Straight Month

Out-of-Towners Are Driving Up Rental Demand in These Five Cities—as Prices Fall for the 27th Straight Month

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

Home Prices Fall in 23% of Markets But Remain Strong in Northeast and Midwest

Home Prices Fall in 23% of Markets But Remain Strong in Northeast and Midwest

Home prices fell annually in 23% of markets last quarter, but price growth remained strong in the Northeast and Midwest, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors®. Median sales prices for existing single-family homes declined on an annual basis in 51 metro areas out of the 230 tracked, while rising in 176 … Read more

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Fall for 4th Consecutive Week to 6.17% After Fed’s Second Cut This Year

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Fall for 4th Consecutive Week to 6.17% After Fed’s Second Cut This Year

Mortgage rates pulled back Thursday to their lowest level in over a year, a day after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second time this year as the government shutdown neared the one-month mark and major companies announced mass layoffs.  The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans fell to 6.17% for the … Read more