Gen Z and the Dream of Homeownership: Adapting to a Challenging Market
Gen Z Homebuyers Face Big Challenges — But They’re Not Giving Up
According to a new survey from Realtor.com, nearly one in five Gen Z adults (ages 18–27) say that housing affordability is their top life concern. Rising home prices and higher mortgage rates have made...
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly as Bonds Weaken and MBS Underperform
A Quiet Day With a Small Move
Today was another calm but slightly weaker day for the mortgage market. With the government shutdown still holding up key reports like jobless claims, there wasn’t much fresh data to guide investors. That left the bond market trading mostly on...
Mortgage Rates Holds Steady After Weak Jobs Report
What Happened in the Job Market
This week’s key economic data came from ADP, a private payroll company, since the government’s official jobs report has been delayed by the shutdown. Their update showed the U.S. lost about 32,000 jobs in September, even though analysts had...
3 Reasons Home Affordability Is Improving This Fall
For much of the past two years, buyers faced the double challenge of high mortgage rates and rising home prices. But this fall, the market is shifting in ways that make homeownership more affordable than it has been in months.
Here are three reasons why:
1. Average 30-Year Fixed Rates Have...
The Power of Color: How to Choose the Right Shades for Every Room
The colors you choose for your home can do more than make a space look nice—they can shape how you feel, think, and move through your day. A soothing blue might help you sleep better. A pop of red could energize your mornings. Choosing the right palette for each room is a simple but...
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