Mortgage Rates Just Dipped. Is This the Opening Buyers Have Been Waiting For?

For most of the fall, the mortgage market has felt stuck. Rates climbed week after week, and many would-be buyers decided to wait. Last week brought the first real change in almost two months. Borrowing costs eased a little, and buyers responded right away. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and

Your Next Home Search Might Start With AI. Here’s Where It Should End.

Before many buyers ever call an agent or talk to a lender, they’ve already asked a chatbot a few questions. What can I afford? What would my monthly payment look like? Which neighborhoods fit my budget? That’s not a fringe habit anymore. Artificial intelligence is quietly working its way into nearly

Mid-Year Check-In: Why the 2026 Housing Market Might Be Stronger Than You Think

If you've been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "perfect moment" to buy or sell, here's some news that might change your mind: the housing market is quietly gaining ground, even though it hasn't lived up to the ambitious predictions many economists made at the start of the year. We're now pa

Fewer Americans Are Forming New Households — And the Trend Is Expected to Continue

A new Harvard study finds that household formation is declining and has further to fall, with ripple effects across the entire housing market.   The post-pandemic housing surge is officially over — and according to researchers at Harvard University, the cooldown isn't done yet. A report released thi