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Investors snap up 27% of U.S. homes as buyers retreat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Real estate investors are snapping up a bigger share of U.S. homes on the market as rising prices and stubbornly high borrowing costs freeze out many other would-be homebuyers. Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months of the year were bought by investors — the highest share […]
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, the lowest level since early April
NEW YORK (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fifth straight week to its lowest level since early April, an encouraging sign for potential buyers who have wrestled with rising home prices. The long-term rate fell to 6.67% from 6.77% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year […]
May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market
NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes edged higher in May, as stubbornly high mortgage rates and rising prices made homebuying less affordable even as the inventory of properties on the market continued to increase. Existing home sales rose 0.8% last month from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.03 million units, the National […]
Average long-term US mortgage rate eases to 6.81%, the third consecutive weekly decline
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage eased for the third week in a row, a welcome trend for prospective homebuyers at a time when elevated borrowing costs remain a drag on the housing market. The long-term rate fell to 6.81% from 6.84% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday. A year ago, the […]
30-year mortgage rates climb to 6.89%, highest since Feb
U.S. 30-year mortgage rates rise to 6.89%, their highest level since February, pushing borrowing costs up and slowing home sales.
More sellers than buyers in housing market slowdown
U.S. housing market sees 34% more sellers than buyers as of April, with fewer home shoppers than any time since 2013, Redfin reports.
Virginia housing sales drop again, but listings spike 35.5%
Virginia home sales fell for the third month in a row in April 2025, but active listings rose 35.5% the same month.
Housing supply, affordability gap remain top of mind for potential homebuyers
Households earning $75,000 a year can only afford 21.2% of all home listings, according to the National Association of Realtors and Realtor.com. In the 2025 Housing Affordability & Supply report released Thursday, NAR officials said that America’s housing affordability gap persists with less than one-fourth of all For Sale home listings economically feasible for potential buyers maki[...]
Northern Virginia sees surge in housing inventory
The Northern Virginia housing market saw a significant increase in active listings in April, the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors reports.
Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia mill, cutting 550+ jobs
Georgia-Pacific will permanently close its Emporia plywood mill, cutting 550 jobs. The shutdown deals another economic blow to Southern Virginia.
Home ownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap
U.S. homebuyers now need $114K+ income to afford a median-priced home. High mortgage rates and rising prices keep ownership out of reach for many.
Average rate on a US 30-year mortgage eases to 6.76%, its second straight weekly decline
U.S. mortgage rates dipped to 6.76%, offering slight relief to buyers, but high costs and rising home prices continue to dampen spring housing activity.
