Mortgage Rates Hold Steady in Late July Says Freddie Mac The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States held nearly flat this week, reflecting ongoing stability in borrowing costs amid a broadly resilient macroeconomic environment. According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released July 24, 2025, the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.74%, a...

Even the smallest deck gives you a chance to enjoy being outside. But if you want to take your deck to the next level, consider incorporating a standout element that makes you stop and take a second look at the deck itself. It can be as simple as a unique decking pattern or as elaborate as multiple...

Sometimes you can pick your neighbors. That was the case for this young family of four, which approached the owners of a contemporary home being built next door to their best friends’ lake house in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. The timing was right, and the original owners agreed to sell. By a...

Housing inventory growth is starting to stall, despite elevated mortgage rates. As new listings begin their seasonal decline, we might have already reached our peak percentage growth rate for 2025. The recent stalling has already gradually reduced the year-over-year growth percentage by a slight amount. For the rest of the year I’ll be watching to see if lower mortgage rates make the inventory data...

Go Mortgage‘s majority owner and CEO Michael Isaacs have parted ways, sources told HousingWire this week. Staff at the Ohio-based retail lender were told on Monday that Isaacs’ tenure was over, and that majority owner Jordan Hansell had named himself as interim CEO. The departure was a mutual decision, with Hansell and President Andrew Paganos running company operations, sources said. A search...

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It may be the height of summer, but it’s not too late to refresh your yard for the season. The following 15 design ideas will help you give your outdoor space a pick-me-up without requiring too much time and effort. The best part is, you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy your newly...

Welcome back to Tech Pulse — HousingWire‘s weekly series rounding up the latest in technology news, including tools, integrations and trends that impact mortgage and real estate. Here’s what happened this week: Senate Democrats press FHFA on crypto use in mortgages Five Senate Democrats are urging caution as the Federal Housing Finance Agency considers allowing unconverted...

The Senate Banking Committee will hold its first bipartisan housing markup in more than a decade, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced Thursday evening. The executive session, which will involve the consideration of the ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, will also include the unveiling of a sweeping legislative package aimed at boosting the nation’s housing...