More problems for homebuyers as government shutdown hits 30 days
Fannie and Freddie will want government employees to show they have reserves, and some homeowners are now outside the 30-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program renewals.
Author Archives: Rod Patershuk
Mortgage rates jump 20 basis points following Fed cut
An aerial view of homes in a neighborhood on Aug.27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images While the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate this… Read more »
Pending Home Sales Heat Up in August
Homes under contract saw a slight jolt in August as lower rates and the summer buying season ended on a high note, according to the latest data from the National… Read more »
Mortgage spreads are the hero of the 2025 housing market
Mortgage spreads are the hero of housing in 2025, quietly helping housing demand pick up even when nobody else notices. What are mortgage spreads? In the slow dance between the… Read more »
Existing home sales stall in August amid higher mortgage rates
A sold sign is posted in front of a home for sale on Aug. 27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes… Read more »
New home sales soar 20% in August to a three-year high
Sales of newly built homes rose a much larger-than-expected 20.5% in August compared with July to the highest level since January 2022, according to the U.S. Census. It is also… Read more »
Single-family rent growth is starting to show new weakness
A “For Rent” sign in front of a building in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images… Read more »
Now that the Fed cut rates, should you refinance? Experts weigh in
The Federal Reserve announced a long-awaited rate cut on Wednesday. The move could bring some consumer rates down, which may be good news for borrowers hoping to refinance into lower-cost… Read more »
When tariffs hit home
Last month, a federal appeals court ruled that many of the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were illegal. Gulp. The tariffs in question — sometimes… Read more »
Best time to buy a house? Mid-October 2025 favors buyers
The week of Oct. 12–18 will be the best time for homebuyers in 2025, according to Realtor.com’s annual Best Time to Buy Report. The analysis projects buyers could see 32.6%… Read more »