2 stories tagged #Realtor.com

  1. Mortgage Rates Spike Amid Iran Conflict; ARMs and Buydowns Offer Relief
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    Mortgage Rates Spike Amid Iran Conflict; ARMs and Buydowns Offer Relief

    Soaring mortgage rates linked to Middle East tensions push borrowers toward adjustable-rate loans and rate buydown strategies.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. US Rental Market Cools as Construction Boom Drives Prices Lower Nationwide
    finance

    US Rental Market Cools as Construction Boom Drives Prices Lower Nationwide

    National median rents dropped 1.5% year-over-year in February 2026. Major declines recorded in Sun Belt metros. Despite price relief, affordability crisis persists for millions of households.

    2mo ago 1 min read