Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Rates on 30-year mortgages stood at 6.76% for the second week in a row, while 15-year rates dipped slightly to 5.89% from 5.92%, Freddie Mac said.
Home Prices Up in Many U.S. Metros in Q1 2025
More than 80% of U.S. metros saw price gains in Q1 2025, with 11% of areas experiencing double-digit increases. The national median price grew 3.4% year-over-year.
New Builds Boosting Affordability Nationwide
New construction homes are offering a price edge, with smaller builds, lower rates and shrinking premiums, Realtor.com found.