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Pending US Home Sales Surge to Highest Level in Nearly Three Years

According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales in November reached their strongest pace since early 2023, driven by modestly lower mortgage rates and improved affordability.

Mortgage Rates End 2025 at a Yearly Low, Potential Boost for Housing and Finance

Mortgage rates in the United States have fallen to their lowest levels of 2025, offering potential stimulus for homebuyers, mortgage lenders, and housing-related stocks as the market looks toward 2026.

U.S. Pending Home Sales Reach Highest Level in Nearly Three Years Amid Improving Affordability

Pending U.S. home sales climbed in November 2025 to the highest level in nearly three years, reflecting improvements in housing affordability as mortgage rates eased and wage growth outpaced home price gains.

U.S. Home Prices Rise by Least Since 2012, Suggesting Cooling in Housing Costs

Government data for October 2025 shows that U.S. home prices increased at the slowest annual pace since 2012, pointing to a cooling housing market that may improve affordability for buyers over the longer term.

Mortgage Rates Tick Higher as Year Ends; Housing Affordability Continues to Challenge Buyers

Mortgage rates edged modestly higher on December 30, 2025, remaining near multi-year lows but still elevated relative to pre-pandemic norms. Persistent affordability challenges continue to keep many prospective homebuyers cautious despite broader housing market improvements.