Homes Evolve as Owners Stay Longer
More owners are remodeling for long-term living, boosting demand for accessible features and flexible design across housing markets.
Rates Could Stay Above 6% Longer
Economists see little room for rates to fall, with forecasts keeping them above 6% through 2026, though earlier projections pointed to a possible dip to 5.7%.
Mortgage Rates Rise as Spring Activity Builds
The average 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.46% from 6.38% last week, while costs on 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.77% from 5.75%.
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