Market Updates

February 2025 Market Update As we kick off February, several important economic trends are shaping the outlook for the housing and mortgage markets. While there are no drastic shifts at the moment, evolving fiscal policies, inflation pressures, and interest rate changes are all impacting buyer and seller decisions. Let’s break down what’s happening and how […]

January 2025 Market Update As we move further into 2025, shifting economic trends continue to shape the housing market in meaningful ways. In this update, we take a closer look at the latest data on interest rates, inflation, and mortgage trends to help you stay informed and guide your clients with confidence. Interest Rate Outlook: […]

As we enter 2025, the economic landscape continues to evolve, creating new challenges and opportunities for the housing market. Mortgage rates remain a key factor influencing affordability and buyer behavior, while broader economic trends hint at a more stable yet uncertain year ahead. Mortgage Rates: Gradual Increases, Narrower Spreads Mortgage rates have continued to edge […]

Market Update: December Economic Trends As December 2024 unfolds, the housing market is navigating complex economic dynamics, from mortgage rate volatility to the Federal Reserve’s shifting approach to inflation. Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have shown little clear direction over the past two weeks but remain high, continuing to weigh on housing activity. The yield spread […]

Market Update: Rising Rates and a Shifting Housing Market As we enter mid-November, economic conditions continue to shape the housing market in ways that impact buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals alike. Despite a recent rate cut from the Federal Reserve in September, mortgage rates have continued to rise. This trend is fueled by persistent […]

In recent weeks, economic indicators have shown that interest rates are trending higher. Since mid-September, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield has increased by 0.4%, while mortgage rates have risen by about 0.25%. This trend is largely due to a combination of factors, including a stronger-than-expected September jobs report and inflation that remains stubbornly above the […]

The latest market data shows both challenges and opportunities for real estate agents as we head into the final quarter of 2024. Mortgage Rates Although rates remain near their lowest levels since February 2023, there’s been a slight uptick of 0.1% following the Federal Reserve’s decision to lower base rates on September 18. Despite the […]

Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline Mortgage rates have steadily declined over the past few months, with the 30-year mortgage rate falling by more than 1.0% since April 2024, bringing rates to their lowest levels since February 2023. As of early September, mortgage rates are nearing the point where they could start with a “5,” which […]