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A home is seen for sale on April 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesMortgage rates didn't move much last week, but homebuyers continued to pull back amid concerns over the broader economy.Applications for a mortgage to…

Higher mortgage rates and concern over the broader economy are making for a weak start to the all-important spring housing market.Sales of previously owned homes in March fell 5.9% from February to 4.02 million units on a seasonally…

A "For Sale" sign stands at a house in Miami, Florida, U.S. April 16, 2025. Marco Bello | ReutersHigher interest rates, as well as concern over where the broader economy is headed, is causing mortgage demand to drop sharply. Last week,…

The 1980s launched a style of homes that came to be known as "McMansions." These types of homes have often been criticized for their size, craftsmanship and architectural design. They also developed a reputation for being a bad…

"For Sale" and "Sale Pending" signs in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMortgage rates jumped to the highest level since February last week,…

The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage surged 13 basis points Friday to 7.1%, according to Mortgage News Daily. That's the highest rate since mid-February.Mortgage rates have been on a roller coaster ride all week, as…

A for-sale sign hangs in front of a house in Patchogue, New York, on June 1, 2024.Steve Pfost | Newsday | Getty ImagesVolatility in financial markets caused a sharp drop in mortgage interest rates last week, which resulted in a big spike…

A new housing development built along a canal near the Mokelumne River is viewed on May 22, 2023, near Stockton, California.George Rose | Getty ImagesMortgage rates are rising sharply this week, as investors sell U.S. Treasury bonds at a…

A completed planned development is seen in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 14, 2024.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesMortgage rates hit their highest level in over a month this week, reversing course after a period of…

A 'For Sale' sign is posted in front of a home for sale on March 5, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesMortgage rates have barely budged in the last month. That, and a broader concern among consumers about the state…