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Here’s how tough renting in Phoenix is this peak moving season
Phoenix saw a slight drop in occupancy rate to 8% vacancy, with 8 applicants per vacant apartment and a 43-day lease fill time. Lease renewals rose to 57.7%. Construction increased by 1.7%, ranking fourth nationally. Chicago and Miami are the toughest markets, with 16...
Berkshire Sees Gradual Mortgage Relief
Berkshire’s forecast signals no sharp mortgage rate drop until 2026, though recent declines offer buyers modest short-term relief. Experts caution that relief will be modest, though potential Fed rate cuts could slowly filter into housing finance. Forecasts differ:...
Honoring the Significance of Indigenous Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates, recognizes, and honors the beautiful traditions and cultures of the Indigenous People We take a stand for and support the indigenous people on this day. We should also offer our support to those who invest and uplift the indigenous...
What’s Fueling the Multifamily Housing Boom in 2025?
Renter households are growing fast — 2.5% vs. 0.8% owner growth this year. Single-family starts expected ↓ 3.0% in 2025, ↓ 0.5% in 2026, then rebound in 2027. Multifamily housing is booming — up 6% in 2025 as buyers shift to renting. Inventory of unsold new homes...
Mortgage Rate Forecast: Mid-Q3 to Late-Q4 2025
Mortgage rates are forecasted to gradually decline from around 6.7% in August to approximately 6.3%-6.5% by December 2025. Leading experts like NAR and Fannie Mae predict rates will stay steady in the mid-6% range with no major drops below 6%. The gradual easing is...
Will Fed Policy Impact Your Loan?
The Fed is expected to hold rates steady through late 2025 at 4.25%–4.5%. Mortgage rates may fluctuate between 6.5% and 7.2% for 30-year loans this year. 15-year mortgage rates are forecasted to stay near 6% depending on inflation trends. Home prices may stabilize...