Want to buy a home in 2025? Here's where mortgage rates will land

Realtor.com's 2025 housing forecast released Wednesday indicates mortgage rates will come down next year. Here's what buyers can expect.

Mortgage demand jumps as rates drop

Home purchase activity saw a surge last week after long-term mortgage rates fell for the first time in two months.

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae backing bigger home loans in 2025

The loan amount limits for mortgages backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will rise by 5.2% next year to over $800,000, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced.

Here's what the housing market will look like in 2025

Mortgage rates will play a big role in shaping next year's housing market, according to a new report.

Competition for homes is easing the fastest for buyers in these markets

New construction and recovering U.S. inventory are helping to tilt more markets in favor of buyers in the South, as well as a few other areas, according to Zillow.

Zillow reveals 5 home trends for 2025

Consumers look for certain qualities in a home when considering buying one, but here are the trends you should know that may define the housing market next year.

Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how

Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.

Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'

After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home. 

Focus turns to Manhattan Turkish Consulate building after Adams' indictment

Mayor Eric Adams faces allegations of using his influence to expedite the opening of the Turkish Consulate in NYC, despite safety concerns. Now, officials are calling for a re-inspection of the building’s safety.

Here are America's 'fastest-growing suburbs' with home values under $500K

If you’re in the market for a more affordable home, there are a number of fast-growing suburbs in the U.S. where you can still find homes valued below $500,000.

Map: Here are the states with the most 'stale' home inventory

Here are the states with the highest percentage of “stale" inventory, or homes still on the market after 30 days without going under contract, according to Redfin.

Map: Here's how long it takes to sell a house in your state

The median number of days on the market – or the number of days a home sits before going under contact – varies depending on where you live.

Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there

A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.