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HUD extended FHA foreclosure moratoriums through July 10, 2025, in Fla. and other areas hit by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, giving families more time to seek help.

Four in five U.S. homeowners see their home as part of themselves, with millennials most likely to prioritize style and outdoor space, a new survey finds.

Digital mortgage tools speed up home loans and may reduce costs, but it’s key to understand how your data is used and choose a lender you're comfortable with.

To ensure a family member keeps a co-owned vacation home, consider joint tenancy with right of survivorship and create a co-ownership agreement.

Real estate teams can boost leads by using personalized content, AI tools and live chats to engage buyers who expect instant, tailored communication.

Remodeling report: Some projects boost the home’s appeal and offer a great return on investment, like a new steel front door (100% ROI) or a closet remodel (83% ROI).

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose to 6.83% from 6.62% last week, while rates on 15-year mortgages increased to 6.03% from 5.82%.

NAR's latest guide helps buyers navigate land purchases, construction loans and building a custom home, providing valuable insights and tools for informed decisions.  

Experts forecast home prices to rise 3.4% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, down from earlier projections, according to Fannie Mae’s Q1 2025 survey.

In early 2025, luxury homes saw stable demand, making up 7.5% of sales, up from 5% in February 2023. Listings under $1M took 64 days to sell and over $1M took 75 days.

The 28/36 rule helps buyers gauge affordability: spend no more than 28% of income on housing and 36% on total debt, though some lenders may allow more.  

March housing starts fell 11.4% to a 1.32M pace amid higher rates and costs, while permits rose 1.6%, suggesting continued interest in future building.

The spring housing season is heating up with strong buyer interest but limited listings and climbing prices making the market competitive, NAHB said.

The bipartisan Housing Supply Frameworks Act would help state and local governments update rules that delay new housing, according to NAR.