In places like Dallas, Nashville and New Orleans, mortgage rates would need to fall by more than two percentage points in order to be affordable for the average homebuyer, a new Zillow study found. https://t.co/h754A5Mi8j ...

30-year mortgage rates have fallen further below 7%, dropping to their lowest level since June. Here’s how much you could save—and why buyers may want to take notice. https://t.co/H7ng2Dg3rg ...

Housing Market Overview - The housing market is facing challenges, with 2025 projected to be one of the worst years for home sales in the past 30 years [1] - June data indicates weaker than expected performance, with 393 million (3.93% million) sales on an annualized basis [1] - Current sales are down from over 5 million pre-pandemic [1] - Housing affordability remains a significant concern for many Americans [1] Factors Influencing Affordability - Lower mortgage rates could improve affordability, but increased inventory would be even more beneficial [2] - Real wage growth outpacing inflation is a key factor in improving affordability [2] - Local city council regulations are seen as a major obstacle to building more homes [3] Potential Solutions - Reducing regulations to allow home builders to construct more homes could lead to lower prices [3] - Increased housing supply is expected to make homes more affordable and revive the "American dream" [3][4]

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Mortgage Market Trends - US mortgage rates experienced a decline for the second consecutive week [1]

Market Catalysts anchor Julie Hyman reports on the latest market movers for July 30, 2025. President Trump announced a 25% tariff rate for India, which could also face an extra import tax due to Russian oil purchases. This announcement comes after President Trump said the US and India are close to a deal on trade, and the president's trade deadline of August 1st is nearing. Pending home sales fell 0.8% in June from the previous month and 2.8% year-over-year. Julie spoke with the National Association of Real ...

All right. So, folks, you may not care about the Federal Reserve or interest rates, but you may want to buy a home. And what the Fed does could influence the bond market, which could influence mortgage rates.And guess what. We got new numbers on pending home sales for the month of June. Diana Ols.>> Well, Brian, pending home sales in June dropped just less than 1% from May and we're down 2.8% from June of last year. These counts are based on signed contracts for existing homes. So, people out shopping in Ju ...

Housing Affordability - Mortgage rates need to decrease to below 45% for housing to become affordable in the US [1] - Home prices need to decline by 18% for housing to become affordable in the US [1]

Mortgage Rate Trends - Mortgage rates are holding steady after fluctuating from a spring peak to a summer low [1] - This stability allows potential buyers to save hundreds annually [1]

Market Trends - US mortgage rates experienced their first decrease in three weeks [1]