Mortgage Rates Tumble

Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.50%. “Mortgage rates continue to trend down, increasing optimism for new buyers and current owners alike,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist. “

In Vacation Towns, Home Sales Are Falling and Prices Are Stagnating

Home sales are falling a bit faster in seasonal towns than non-seasonal towns, partly because second-home buyers are backing off amid economic uncertainty and tight short-term rental regulations. That’s causing sale prices in vacation destinations to flatten. The number of homes sold in seasonal tow

U.S. Homeowner Population Stops Growing for First Time in Nearly a Decade

Meanwhile, the number of renter households rose 2.6%—one of the biggest increases in recent years The number of homeowner households in America fell 0.1% year over year to an estimated 86.2 million in the second quarter, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Roc

Wall Paint Colors to Sell Your Minneapolis Home Faster in 2025

Choosing the best wall paint colors to sell your Minneapolis home is more than a cosmetic fix—it can add real money to your bottom line. Zillow’s 2025 buyer study reports that homes painted in on-trend colors sell for up to $2,593 more, and Twin Cities agents say a whole-house repaint typically boos