Economists were expecting a monthly decline in the annual sales rate. 

The increased borrowing costs helped drive down mortgage applications in the week ended Oct. 2, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. 

Membership perks include free or discounted admission to events, access to Zoom masterminds classes, access to the Real YP referral network and internal leadership opportunities.

News of the merger initially surprised the real estate industry this June, when it was announced that Bed Bath & Beyond would acquire Fathom in an all-stock deal valued at over $53 million.

The Census Bureau also measures household income after accounting for taxes and credits.

According to the survey, 67% of respondents said they are using emerging technologies such as AI but are still learning how to use them effectively.

Longer-term interest rates, such as mortgages, have largely priced in this latest increase and are not expected to have much of a reaction to the news.

The campaign, which Realtor.com launched at SXSW in 2025, aims to encourage officials to take advantage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to streamline the homebuilding process. 

Since the Hispanic Wealth Project’s founding in 2014, Hispanic household wealth has more than tripled across the U.S.

At the same time, the median-sales price rose again, as months’ supply of homes for sale hit a 10-year high. 

The increase in purchase activity offset a decrease in refinancings. 

The reports show higher mortgage rates taking a larger share of household income while applications for new-home purchases are falling.

Since Gail and Dave Liniger founded the brokerage in 1973, it has expanded to over 145,000 agents operating in more than 120 countries.  

Homes built in 2020 or later cost 10% to 15% less to insure per square foot than homes built between 1980 and 2010.

The pace of home-price growth rose nationally but with significant regional differences.

The updated underwriting guidelines have caused consternation among many in the housing industry.