Jeff Ostrowski

Renting is more cost-effective than buying in the 50 largest U.S. metros, @Bankrate's study shows. While ownership remains the dream, affordability hurdles persist: https://t.co/7mRUBIQ3J4

While sales volumes were slow in March, prices keep setting new records. The median price was $403,700, highest March on record, @nardotrealtor reports. https://t.co/BG2WYovIQn

Existing home sales fell to 4.02 million in March 2025. That's the worst March since the dark days of March 2009, @nardotrealtor reports. Speaking to reporters this morning, NAR's Lawrence Yun called the pace 'sluggish,' 'disappointing' and a 'bummer.' https://t.co/BG2WYovIQn

Homebuyer activity increases in spring, but high prices and mortgage rates could limit growth and rising supply promises buyers more negotiation options. Read @Bankrate's latest for more Q2 housing trends here: https://t.co/DhftgJjPTd

Amid U.S. mortgage agency shake-ups, uncertainty looms. Layoffs at CFPB, HUD and FHFA spark debate on reforms. More here: https://t.co/RtlTJ7Bewn

A recent @Bankrate poll shows 82% of Americans view homeownership as part of the American Dream, despite 83% facing affordability challenges like high prices and mortgage rates. More from our survey here: https://t.co/CLnE6c1vxM

Tariffs and mass deportations likely will lead to higher home prices, intensifying the challenges in an already-tough homebuying market. https://t.co/aMXYvwN5HA

Student loan payments are back, and borrowers not making payments risk credit score drops of up to 129 points. Before applying for a mortgage, contact your servicer and consider your options: https://t.co/9CVG7tl8x5

Public-sector layoffs have yet to crash the housing market in the nation’s capital. Home prices are 28.9% more than pre-pandemic levels, and the D.C. housing market remains stable despite layoffs: https://t.co/2icxp3r6BK

Is 2025 the year to buy a home? Housing inventories finally are moving in buyers’ favor. https://t.co/BnCbuNBzpL

Since September, Fed policy and mortgage rates have been strangely untethered. For now, borrowers might be wise to simply ignore the Fed’s moves, and instead focus on the things you can control https://t.co/UkFxbZ1KMe

After a long hibernation, home equity lending is back. High property values and mortgage rates have led lenders to offer new products. https://t.co/vzmcpgT0xn

Thinking about paying off your mortgage early? While going debt-free can provide peace of mind and save on interest, consider the trade-offs. Tying up cash in your home limits liquidity – and you might lose the mortgage interest tax deduction. https://t.co/xi5LcOIkS6

As student loan delinquencies hit credit reports for first time in 5 years, millions of borrowers could experience declines in their credit scores, VantageScore reports. For some, the damage could be 100 points or more. https://t.co/9CVG7tlGmD

A little home loan humor from #X25: https://t.co/zMRR0mDVzJ

Throwback to the bad old days: "We are getting elements of stagflation kicking in," Chris Flanagan of @BankofAmerica tells #X25.

“We have record-high policy uncertainty" because of Trump tariffs and cuts, Chris Flanagan of @BankofAmerica tells #X25. "We have major historical change under way. Whether it will work or not remains to be seen."