Home Sales Rise in October Despite Government Shutdown as Lower Mortgage Rates Entice Buyers
Sales of existing homes rose in October despite the government shutdown, as lower mortgage rates drew more buyers off the sidelines. Closings on existing homes rose 1.2% last month from September, to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.1 million, the National Association of Realtors® reported Thu
Delayed September Jobs Report Shows 119,000 New Hirings as ‘Stale’ Data Is Finally Released After Government Shutdown
The U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, exceeding economists' expectations, even as summer payrolls were revised down, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that was released nearly seven weeks late due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Meanwhile, the
FHFA Is Weighing 3 ‘New’ Mortgage Options for Homebuyers, but Which One Actually Helps Homebuyers the Most?
For nearly a century, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has defined the American housing market. More than 90% of mortgage holders have one, and for decades, it has worked. House hunters could lock in stable payments, refinance when rates fell, and build equity over time. But the 30-year mortgage is a
Buyer Satisfaction Among New Homeowners Is Growing, but This Generation Feels the Most Remorse
Buyer satisfaction among homebuyers has improved over the last two years as the housing market's slower pace has given house hunters more time to plan for homeownership. In 2025, nearly 4 in 10 homebuyers (37%) said they did not experience regret over their purchase, up from 31% in 2023, according
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