Between an uptick in home listings and lower mortgage rates, there could be more homebuying activity this spring.

Feb. 5, 2026, holding near its lowest level in years and remaining essentially flat from the previous week’s 6.

Mortgage rates stayed in the low-6% range as the Federal Reserve is likely to hold rates steady this week. Lenders are watching for signs that could increase spring homebuyer activity. AI Summary The ...

Buyers who expect mortgage rates to drop must wait longer. (iStock / iStock) Mortgage rates eased slightly this week, enough to reheat the homebuying momentum as the market heads into a traditionally ...

With mortgage rates declining, fall 2025 is shaping up to be a "new spring" for the housing market, boosting originations and buyer activity. However, the potential government shutdown poses risks to ...

Spring buying season is just around the corner, and home shoppers are finding mortgage rates continuing to hover near 6%.

Mortgage interest rates change each day, and they can be difficult, if not impossible, to time. Case in point: Mortgage rates, largely in anticipation of a Federal Reserve rate cut, dropped to a three ...

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