Realtor.com5h ago2 min read
New-Home Sales Drop in April as Mortgage Rates Stay ElevatedNew-home sales fell 6.2% in April to 622,000 units, while median prices rose to $422,500 amid elevated mortgage rates.
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Realtor.com15h ago3 min read
Home Purchase Loans Plunge to 12-Year Low as High Mortgage Rates Crush AffordabilityHome purchase loans hit a 12-year low in Q1 2026, with originations down 19% due to high mortgage rates and prices.
Realtor.com1d ago3 min read
Yours, Mine, and the Mortgage: How Separate Accounts Affect Your Home LoanCouples keeping finances separate can still secure a mortgage, with lenders focusing on individual creditworthiness and income for approval.
Realtor.com1d ago2 min read
Mortgage Applications for Refinancing Drop 18% as Interest Rates RiseMortgage refinancing applications fell 18% as 30-year fixed rates climbed to 6.65%, discouraging borrowers despite a year-over-year increase.
The Guardian Environment1d ago3 min read
Power to the people: how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising US utility costsAmericans are increasingly using balcony solar panels to combat rising residential energy prices, which have surged 30% since 2020.