MARKET ACTIVITY TICKS UP AS BUYERS BEGIN TO TOUR HOMES via themortgagepoint.com—In a newly released report, according to a recent survey from Redfin, the Homebuyer Demand Index is close to its highest level seen since September 2023. A seasonally... Read More

GROWING SUPPLY OF RENTAL UNITS PUSHES RENT PRICES DOWNWARD via themortgagepoint.com—Nationwide, the average rent price fell by -0.8% to $1,720 in October, marking their 15th consecutive month of year-over-year declines and falling the most for smaller-sized units, according to... Read More

HOUSING MARKET FORECAST: UNPREDICTABLE MORTGAGE RATES MAY SHAKE UP 2025 via themortgagepoint.com—As 2025 draws near, mortgage rates are once again in the news. Those who want to buy, or even refinance, should prepare for a turbulent journey and be... Read More

ORIGINS OF THANKSGIVING NATIONAL HOLIDAY via history.com—Pilgrims held their second Thanksgiving celebration in 1623 to mark the end of a long drought that had threatened the year’s harvest and prompted Governor Bradford to call for a religious fast. Days... Read More