NEWSNATIONNOW (Andrew Dorn) - New homes used to cost more than existing ones but that's changed
New homes sold for a median of $205 per square foot in July, compared to $212 for existing homes, according to Zillow.
AXIOS (Nathan Bomey) - Mortgage rates approach 3-year high as new applications plunge
Mortgage rates spiked to their highest level in nearly three years, continuing their climb above the 7% threshold. Why it matters: Housing sales were already slow due to a lack of inventory and elevated rates, creating a risk that the market could further its freeze. Zoom in: The weekly average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.28% as of Thursday, Freddie Mac reported . - That's up 0.94 points from a year ago, and up 0.25 points from last week. - Mortgage rates closely track 10-year Treasury yields, which have risen by over 1.25 percentage points since the start of the Iran war in February. The impact: Mortgage applications are plunging. - The Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday that applications during the week ended…
What is the projection from Capital Economics regarding 30-year fixed mortgage rates through 2027?
Capital Economics senior North America economist Thomas Ryan projected that 30-year fixed mortgage rates would average 6.25% by the end of 2027.
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What has KB Home senior VP William Hollinger stated regarding market conditions and pricing?
William Hollinger noted on an earnings call last week that softer market conditions and greater affordability pressures have contributed to increased pricing pressures across many markets, leading the home builder to make pricing adjustments.
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How has the shift in mortgage types changed according to MBA data?
As rates have reached their highest point since November 2023, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) made up 10.3% of mortgage applications in the most recent period, marking the highest point since October 2025.
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What happened to mortgage applications during the week ended September 25, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association?
Mortgage applications fell 6% during the week ended Sept. 25 compared to a week earlier.
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How have mortgage rates been influenced by 10-year Treasury yields according to the report?
Mortgage rates closely track 10-year Treasury yields, which have risen by over 1.25 percentage points since the start of the Iran war in February.
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What was the weekly average 30-year fixed mortgage rate as of Thursday, and how does it compare to previous periods according to Freddie Mac?
The weekly average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.28% as of Thursday, which is up 0.25 points from the previous week and up 0.94 points from a year ago. This represents the highest level in nearly three years, specifically the highest point since November 2023.
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NYTIMES (Gregory Schmidt) - As Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2023, Buyers Look at ARMs
The average 30-year, fixed-rate home loan rose to 7.28 percent, up from 6.34 percent a year ago. More buyers are now turning to adjustable-rate mortgages.
YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - Why fall is the best time to buy a home #shorts
Lamacchia Realty CEO Anthony Lamacchia explains why autumn is the ideal season to buy a home. He points to rising housing inventory and less buyer competition compared to the spring season. #anthonylamacchia #lamacchiarealty #realestate #housingmarket #homebuying #homebuyers #buyingahome #fallhomebuying #fallhousingmarket #housinginventory #risinginventory #buyercompetition #homebuyingtips #realestatemarket #realestateadvice #househunting #homesforsale #housingsupply #homebuyertips #fallrealestate #autumnrealestate #housingcompetition #homepurchase #propertymarket #shorts
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JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Home sales fell in August as nation's supply rises to highest level in a decade
Despite the increased supply, home prices continued to rise. The median price of a home sold in August was $429,100, up 1.6% from August 2025.
YOUTUBE (Owen Report) - The US Housing Market Is RIDICULOUS
Owen Shroyer discusses the possible long-term collapse of the US housing market with guest Eric Spracklen.
DAILYCALLER (Mary Rooke) - Generations Of Struggle: They Want You To Think It’s All Your Fault
Prices are still nowhere near pre-Covid levels
NEWSNATIONNOW (Andrew Dorn) - Why the US homeownership rate may overstate how many own their homes
The homeownership rate could be overstating how many Americans actually own their homes. Here's why.
REDSTATE (RedState Guest Editorial) - The Real Reason Buying a Home Costs So Much
AMERICANTHINKER - ‘Developer Mania’ Threatens What America Has Always Been
ChatGPT By Thom Nickels The days of the “good guy” developer with promises to build a shiny housing project that will enhance the neighborhood are over because hidden in the slick sales pitch, they’ve baked in an “affordable housing” caveat.