by Editor | Feb 12, 2026 | General News
By Alex Veiga The 30-year mortgage rate slipped to 6.09% from 6.11% last week, while 15-year rates fell to 5.44%. Rates are expected to hover near 6% as spring buying begins. WASHINGTON — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate is holding at just above 6% after...
by Editor | Feb 12, 2026 | General News
U.S. existing-home sales fell 8.4% in January, including a 9% drop in the South. Prices hit a January high, while affordability improved and supply stayed tight. WASHINGTON — Existing-home sales decreased by 8.4% in January, according to the National Association of...
by Editor | Feb 12, 2026 | General News
Buyers and sellers shape opinions on Reddit, TikTok and YouTube before calling. Realtors who show up where trust forms can win earlier in the decision cycle. WASHINGTON — New digital platforms tend to get attention in real estate long before it’s clear whether...
by Editor | Feb 11, 2026 | General News
By Amy Connolly The FinCEN rule requires reports on certain all-cash sales involving entities or trusts, adding compliance duties for title companies and closing agents in some cases. WASHINGTON – A new federal reporting rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement...
by Editor | Feb 11, 2026 | General News
Buyers are delaying moves over rate and price worries. For agents, that means resetting expectations, correcting myths and stressing long-term value. NEW YORK — Housing markets across the country have cooled due to inflation worries and elevated interest rates, among...
