by Annie Dameworth | Feb 25, 2026 | Industry News
The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage recently fell to around 6%, the lowest rate in close to three years, making homeownership possible for more people, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). NAHB Priced-Out Estimates...
by Annie Dameworth | Jan 7, 2026 | Industry News
At the end of December 2025, long-term mortgage rates were at the lowest level since September 2024, continuing the steady decline seen since mid-2025. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% in December, 5 basis points (bps) lower than November, while the...
by Annie Dameworth | Nov 20, 2025 | Industry News
Existing home sales rose in October to the highest rate in eight months as buyers took advantage of lower mortgage rates, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and an analysis from NAHB’s Eye on Housing. Mortgage rates hovered between 6.5% and 7% at...
by Jacob Musselman | Jun 6, 2025 | Industry News
The total home improvement market is projected to grow 3.4% in 2025, a reduction from the 5% growth projected in the Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) March outlook. HIRI announced findings from its latest U.S. Size of the Home Improvement Products...
