Mortgage rates rise to highest level in nearly a year, causing homebuyers to pause

Mortgage rates moved higher last week, causing buyers to pull back, but refinancing did see small gains.

from Real Estate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/15/mortgage-rates-rise-to-highest-level-in-nearly-a-year.html

New housing law targets affordability — what it means for homebuyers and sellers

While the legislation is aimed at least partly at addressing affordability, experts say the benefits of the measure will take time to show up in the market.

from Real Estate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/11/21st-century-road-to-housing-act-homebuyers-sellers.html

These are America's 10 most expensive states for 2026, where inflation is punishing residents

These 10 U.S. states are the most expensive places to live in America in 2026, with inflation punishing residents to an extreme degree.

from Real Estate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/10-most-expensive-places-to-live-america-top-states-for-business.html

Trump says he won't sign housing bill, which would become law automatically

Congress passed the bill that aims to address the costs of homes and rein in institutional investors with strong bipartisan support in June.

from Real Estate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/trump-housing-bill-save-act-law.html

June home sales disappoint as prices reach an all-time high

Home sales dropped in June month over month as mortgage rates remain stubbornly high. Prices hit an all-time high.

from Real Estate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/june-home-sales-prices.html

Weekly mortgage demand drops as rates remain stuck in a narrow range

Mortgage rates barely moved last week and haven't moved much in more than a month. That is resulting in lackluster mortgage demand.

from Real Estate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/weekly-mortgage-demand-drops-as-rates-remain-stuck-in-a-narrow-range.html

Far more real estate agents now report seeing a balanced market, CNBC Housing Market Survey finds

Agents who reported at least one price cut to active listings dropped dramatically from prior surveys.

from Real Estate https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/07/cnbc-housing-market-survey-balanced-market.html