Housing demand holds up despite mortgage rates at yearly highs
Mortgage rates ended the week at 6.64%, purchase apps slowed to 5% YoY, inventory rose to 713,549 and mortgage spreads were about 2%.
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Mortgage rates now closer to 7% than 6% as the Iran war escalates
Mortgage rates have risen from sub 6% to 6.62% as the Iran conflict escalates, while purchase apps fell 5% and growth slowed to 5%.
Housing demand still growing as mortgage rates reach inflection point
Despite higher oil prices and mortgage rates and no indication that Iran war is ending, existing home sales posted another positive week.
Mortgage rates are breaking higher — and things can get worse with Iran conflict
The Iran war pushed the 10-year yield above a key level Friday and mortgage rates are headed higher as the conflict drags on.
Optimal Blue’s Mike Vough on borrowers staying rate anchored into 2026
Optimal Blue’s Mike Vough says borrowers remain anchored to low mortgage rates as February’s refi share slipped to 41% and ARMs rose to 10%.
Older Americans maintain record share of housing wealth
Redfin’s analysis found that Americans ages 70 and older controlled 26% of real estate wealth in the third quarter of 2025.
Housing demand still positive, but for how long with rising rates?
Rates rose above 6.25% and ended the week at 6.41% as spreads worsened while the 10-year yield neared its yearly high.
What real estate agents need to know about the spring housing market
Experts say the challenge for real estate and mortgage professionals is interpreting signals without overreacting to short-term fluctuations.
Housing market is poised for growth in 2026 if Iran conflict doesn’t raise rates
2026 demand data is positive, but Iran-driven energy costs, 15% tariffs, and Fed hawks could push mortgage rates above 6.25%.
Mortgage rates steady near 6.15% as oil and jobs data pose risks
30-year mortgage rates hovered near 6.15% as employer payrolls fell by 92,000 in February and markets expected no Fed rate cut next week.