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Federal agency boosts size of most single-family loans the government can guarantee to $832,750
FHFA will raise the 2026 conforming loan limit to $832,750 for most US homes, reflecting higher prices. High-cost areas like LA and NYC will exceed $1.24 million
US existing home sales rise as mortgage rates ease
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes increased last month to the fastest pace since February as lower mortgage rates helped pull more homebuyers into the market. Existing home sales rose 1.2% in October from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.10 million units, the National Association of Realtors said Thursday. Sales […]
Housing inventory rises in major Virginia markets
Home inventory rose across Northern, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads in October, giving buyers more choices.
30-year mortgage rate edges up to 6.24%
U.S. mortgage rates rose to 6.24%, their second straight weekly increase, though they remain near this year’s lowest levels.
US home turnover rate hits lowest level in 30 years
Only 28 of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands this year, marking the lowest turnover rate since the 1990s amid a sluggish job market.
U.S. mortgage rates fall to lowest level in a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.17%, its lowest in over a year, boosting refinancing and homebuying demand.
US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased
Existing U.S. home sales rose 1.5% in September as lower mortgage rates and more listings boosted buyer activity.
Average long-term US mortgage rate drops to 6.19%, lowest level in more than a year
The average 30-year mortgage rate dropped to 6.19%, its lowest since October 2024, as inflation and Fed policy ease pressure.
US mortgage rates dip to near yearly low at 6.27%
The average 30-year US mortgage rate fell to 6.27%, nearing its lowest level of the year as borrowing costs continue to ease.
30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.3% lowest in a year
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, returning to its lowest level in about a year. The average long-term mortgage rate slipped to 6.3% from 6.34% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, the rate averaged 6.32%. The modest drop brings the average rate back to […]
30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.34% after recent lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string of declines that had brought down home borrowing costs to their lowest level in nearly a year. The average long-term mortgage rate rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie […]
Hampton Roads housing market remains competitive
Hampton Roads home prices hit a $375K median in June as low inventory drives demand, with new builds expanding in Suffolk and New Kent.
