• Top 10 Cities for New Construction Revealed: The Carolinas Emerge as a Powerhouse,Snejana Farberov

    Top 10 Cities for New Construction Revealed: The Carolinas Emerge as a Powerhouse

    While the U.S. continues to struggle with a shortage of an estimated 4 million housing units, a handful of residential construction powerhouses are rising to the challenge, churning out new homes at a rapid pace to meet soaring demand. A new Realtor.com® report identifies the top 10 cities offering

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  • Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are on the Rise: Why the Riskier Loan Is Enticing Homebuyers More Than Ever,Dina Sartore-Bodo

    Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are on the Rise: Why the Riskier Loan Is Enticing Homebuyers More Than Ever

    Prospective homebuyers continue to face a complicated hand when playing in the housing market as summer 2026 comes to a close.  Mortgage rates ticked up slightly in late August, with the average 30-year fixed home loan rising to 6.66% for the week ending Aug. 27—up 1 basis point from 6.65% the previ

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  • Housing Week Ahead: August Inventory Data, Mortgage Rates, and Jobs Report,Anthony Smith

    Housing Week Ahead: August Inventory Data, Mortgage Rates, and Jobs Report

    As we head into a lighter week for economic releases, the Realtor.com economic research team is tracking critical data points to gauge the direction of the late-summer housing market. The week kicks off on Monday as senior economist Joel Berner releases his annual report on the Top Metros for New Co

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