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NVR posts fall in quarterly profit as weak housing prices hit margins

NVR on Tuesday posted a 24% fall in first-quarter profit, as the homebuilder's margins were hit by higher lot costs and pricing pressure amid weak housing demand. Homebuilders are facing persistent weakness in demand as consumers have avoided buying houses due to high interest rates in the U.S. Rising economic uncertainty in the U.S. stemming from President Donald Trump's tariff policies could further pressure homebuilders. Last week, peer D.R. Horton lowered its annual revenue forecast after it missed quarterly profit and revenue estimates.

Equifax's quarterly profit lifted by better-than-expected mortgage business

U.S. mortgage inquiries fell 9% in the quarter from a year earlier, better than Equifax's expectation of a 13% decline. CEO Mark Begor said Equifax was maintaining its full-year 2025 outlook despite the strong first-quarter results, due to "significant uncertainty in the global macroeconomic environment and direction of U.S. inflation and interest rates." This would result in less business for credit bureaus like Equifax, which sell credit reports and data analytics to consumer and mortgage lenders.

PulteGroup beats quarterly results estimates as incentives lift housing demand

PulteGroup's first-quarter profit and revenue beat Wall Street estimates on Tuesday, as the company's incentives helped improve housing demand. Homebuilders have been employing buyer incentives such as buydowns, discounts and smaller home offerings to help induce demand as high interest rates in the U.S. weigh on affordability, dissuading consumers. "As the quarter progressed, buyers responded favorably to interest-rate declines, but consumers remain caught between a strong desire for home ownership and the affordability challenges of high selling prices and monthly payments that are stretched," said CEO Ryan Marshall.

Mortgage amortization: What is it, and how does it work?

Mortgage amortization refers to paying down your loan in regular, fixed installments. Learn how to read a loan amortization schedule and understand your payments.

It was supposed to be the best spring homebuying season in years. Then came the tariffs.

Tariff pain is throwing a wrench into spring homebuying season, even as buyers have the most inventory to choose from in years.

A jump in delinquencies in a corner of the mortgage market suggests first-time homebuyers may be struggling

"Conventional delinquencies remain near historical lows, but FHA and VA delinquencies are increasing at a faster pace," the MBA said.

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to 6.83%, highest level since late February

The rate rose to 6.83% from 6.62% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. It’s still down from 6.39% a year ago, Freddie Mac said. Mortgage rates are influenced by several factors, including global demand for U.S. Treasurys, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy decisions and bond market investors’ expectations for future inflation.

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in two months as Trump’s tariffs continue to rock markets

Springtime home shoppers may be feeling the impact of an intensifying trade war.

Mortgage rates shoot up in response to market volatility, latest Freddie Mac data shows

Mortgage rates have swung higher, and that's reducing application activity. The average 30-year loan stood at 6.83%, according to Freddie Mac.

US single-family housing starts tumble to an eight-month low in March

U.S. single-family homebuilding plunged to an eight-month low in March and could decline further as tariffs on imported materials raise costs and offset declining mortgage rates. Single-family housing starts, which account for the bulk of homebuilding, dropped 14.2% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 940,000 units last month, the lowest level since July, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Thursday. President Donald Trump has slapped import duties on virtually all foreign goods and his trade policy has been rapidly shifting, raising fears of inflation re-igniting and dimming the economy's outlook.

Q4 Earnings Highlights: Newmark (NASDAQ:NMRK) Vs The Rest Of The Real Estate Services Stocks

The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Newmark (NASDAQ:NMRK) and the rest of the real estate services stocks fared in Q4.

The housing market was showing signs of thawing. Trump's trade war has thrown a wrench in.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate snapped six straight weekly declines amid Trump tariffs.

Tariff tensions shake builder confidence during critical spring housing season

The spring housing season is off to a shaky start as tariff concerns rattle builder sentiment.

Big banks push for simpler mortgage rules as housing market slows

Big banks are urging the Trump administration to simplify regulations on loan origination, servicing, and securitization. They hope these reforms could lower mortgage costs and boost lending activity.

US 30-year mortgage rate jumped last week to 2-month high

The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose 20 basis points in the week ended April 11, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday. Mortgage applications dropped. Mortgage rates closely track the 10-year Treasury note yield, which had its biggest weekly rise last week since 2001.

Mortgage applications dropped last week as rates shot up

Mortgage applications for refinancing and purchases dropped last week after rates rose 20 basis points, reflecting market turbulence from President Trump's tariffs.

Zillow just started an all-out war over real estate listings

Zillow wants home listings to be available for anyone to see. But its new rule could make searching for real estate more confusing for everyone.

Mortgage increase calculator: find out how much your bills could rise

This tool shows how much a new mortgage deal will impact your monthly payments.

What the latest inflation figure means for mortgages, savings and investments

Inflation measured 2.6pc in March, down from 2.8pc in February. While the rate of price rises was cooler than many experts expected, it’s still significantly above the Bank of England’s 2pc target.

Historical mortgage rates: How do they compare to current rates?

Here are historical mortgage rates since 1971. Seeing home interest rates over time can help you understand today’s rates and decide if it's a good time to buy a house.

Redfin joins Zillow in banning privately marketed homes as secret listing fight heats up

Redfin joins Zillow in banning home listings that receive limited public marketing, escalating the fight over what's known as pocket listings.

A Look Back at Real Estate Services Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD) Vs The Rest Of The Pack

Looking back on real estate services stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD) and its peers.

Unpacking Q4 Earnings: Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) In The Context Of Other Real Estate Services Stocks

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE:CWK) and its peers.

Real Estate Services Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking JLL (NYSE:JLL)

As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the real estate services industry, including JLL (NYSE:JLL) and its peers.

3 Best Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing, According to ‘The Money Guy Show’

Anyone who has been house hunting lately knows that home prices have skyrocketed in recent years, which means real estate investors who got in at the right time are realizing massive profits. It also...

Zillow is fighting back against a push to make real estate listings more exclusive

Zillow announced a new policy intended to combat brokerages that selectively share their listings.

Zillow to ban privately marketed homes, escalating an industry fight over secret listings

Zillow won't allow homes that are shielded from broad public marketing to appear on its website in an effort to combat "pocket" listings.

How to get a mortgage when you're self-employed

Self-employed people can get a mortgage, but the process differs from W-2 home buyers. Learn how to qualify for a home loan when self-employed.

Mortgage rates march higher despite delay of some tariffs

Bond yields shot up after the tariff pause announcement rocked markets, taking mortgage rates with them.

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%, easing for the third week in a row

The rate fell to 6.62% from 6.64% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. When mortgage rates decline, they boost homebuyers’ purchasing power. The average rate remained at 5.82%, but is down 6.16% a year ago, Freddie Mac said.

Real Estate Services Stocks Q4 Highlights: eXp World (NASDAQ:EXPI)

As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the real estate services industry, including eXp World (NASDAQ:EXPI) and its peers.

Dimmed real estate stocks seize on tariff pause

(Getty)President Donald Trump’s tariffs sent real estate stock prices on a rollercoaster. They tumbled last week amid concerns from all corners of the industry over sky-high pricing and added costs. Days later, a fake headline posted to social media platform X claiming a pause on tariffs sent stocks briefly soaring, only to tumble back down after the news was debunked. […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

One silver lining of the trade war: The lowest mortgage rates in months

The 30-year fixed rate hit 6.61% as US tariffs pushed bond yields lower through April 4th.

US mortgage rates drop to lowest since October, spurring demand

(Bloomberg) -- US mortgage rates fell to the lowest level since October, spurred by a rally in government bonds in the wake of an escalating trade war and driving home purchase applications to a more than one-year high.The contract rate on a 30-year mortgage decreased 9 basis points to 6.61% in the week ended April 4, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday. The rates on 30-year jumbo and 15-year fixed mortgages also declined.Cheaper borrowing costs also sparked a 35% s

US 30-year mortgage rate dropped last week, applications surged

The average contract rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 9 basis points in the week ended April 4, the Mortgage Bankers Association said on Wednesday. Mortgage rates closely track the 10-year Treasury note yield, which ended last week at a six-month low as investors fearful of a tariff-induced recession fled to the safety of U.S. government bonds.

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Mortgage rates shoot up in response to market volatility, latest Freddie Mac data shows

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Redfin joins Zillow in banning privately marketed homes as secret listing fight heats up

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It was supposed to be the best spring homebuying season in years. Then came the tariffs.

A jump in delinquencies in a corner of the mortgage market suggests first-time homebuyers may be struggling

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to 6.83%, highest level since late February

Mortgage rates climb to highest level in two months as Trump’s tariffs continue to rock markets

Mortgage rates shoot up in response to market volatility, latest Freddie Mac data shows

US single-family housing starts tumble to an eight-month low in March

Q4 Earnings Highlights: Newmark (NASDAQ:NMRK) Vs The Rest Of The Real Estate Services Stocks

The housing market was showing signs of thawing. Trump's trade war has thrown a wrench in.

Tariff tensions shake builder confidence during critical spring housing season

Big banks push for simpler mortgage rules as housing market slows

US 30-year mortgage rate jumped last week to 2-month high

Mortgage applications dropped last week as rates shot up

Zillow just started an all-out war over real estate listings

Mortgage increase calculator: find out how much your bills could rise

What the latest inflation figure means for mortgages, savings and investments

Historical mortgage rates: How do they compare to current rates?

Redfin joins Zillow in banning privately marketed homes as secret listing fight heats up

A Look Back at Real Estate Services Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: Offerpad (NYSE:OPAD) Vs The Rest Of The Pack

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3 Best Tax Benefits of Real Estate Investing, According to ‘The Money Guy Show’

Zillow is fighting back against a push to make real estate listings more exclusive

Zillow to ban privately marketed homes, escalating an industry fight over secret listings

How to get a mortgage when you're self-employed

Mortgage rates march higher despite delay of some tariffs

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%, easing for the third week in a row

Real Estate Services Stocks Q4 Highlights: eXp World (NASDAQ:EXPI)

Dimmed real estate stocks seize on tariff pause

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US mortgage rates drop to lowest since October, spurring demand

US 30-year mortgage rate dropped last week, applications surged

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