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California, Florida Top U.S. Housing Markets Most at Risk of Downturn
U.S. housing markets most vulnerable to downturns this summer were concentrated in California, Florida, New Jersey, and Louisiana, according to ATTOM's second-quarter 2025 Housing Risk Report.
30-Year Mortgage Drops to 6.56 Percent in Late August, Lowest Since October 2024
U.S. mortgage rates eased slightly this week, reaching their lowest level in nearly 10 months, a development that could provide some relief to homebuyers after two years of elevated borrowing costs.
Investors Maintain Elevated Role in U.S. Housing Market Despite Slight Pullback
Investor activity in the U.S. housing market softened slightly in the second quarter of 2025 but remains elevated relative to historical norms, according to new data by Cotality, a global property analytics firm.
Pending Home Sales Show Mixed Signals as U.S. Buyers Remain Cautious
Pending home sales edged down in July 2025, signaling continued buyer caution despite modest improvements in mortgage rates and inventory, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Contracts for existing homes fell 0.4% from June but were 0.7% higher than a year earlier, NAR's Pending Home Sales Report showed.
