Mortgage rates are one of the first indicators buyers look to when seeing if they can afford a home. A swing in rates—whether up or down—can cause a ripple effect in the market where buyers rush to ...

The government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) has released its July 2026 Housing Forecast.

Key Takeaways Freddie Mac’s 30-year mortgage rate average has risen to its highest level since August, renewing affordability ...

Trying to decide whether it’s better to buy now, or if mortgage rates will drop later this year or in 2026? Forecasts from ...

Mortgage rates were supposed to drop a lot in 2025. Now, that's looking less likely as investors expect higher inflation and ...

Before you start comparing your mortgage loan options, make sure you know where interest rates could head next.

If you're looking for a home to buy, mortgage rates are likely top of mind. Will they drop in 2026? Here's what six experts ...

Thirty-year mortgage rates hit a one-month high today. Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ...

There's a chance mortgage rates could fall even if the Fed continues to hold its benchmark rate steady. Here's how.

The smoke may be clearing from Independence Day fireworks, but the outlook for the U.S. housing market is still a little hazy ...

Every spring homebuying season is a little different. But overall, in my years as a real estate reporter, I've witnessed spring as an active time for house hunting, closing days, and even bidding wars ...

Fannie Mae's May Housing Forecast predicts higher mortgage rates for longer. Single-family home construction expectations have shifted since last month's forecast. Homebuyers shouldn’t wait for ...