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2.6 Million Homes at Wildfire Risk Across 14 Western States in 2025
The January 7, 2025, Palisades and Eaton wildfires inflicted catastrophic damage on Los Angeles, destroying more than 13,500 properties and triggering an estimated $40 billion in insured losses, according to property data firm Cotality.
One in Five Americans Willing to Trade Personal Safety for Home Affordability
Nearly one in five U.S. homebuyers would sacrifice personal safety to purchase a home they can afford, underscoring the severity of the nation's affordability crisis, according to a new Redfin survey.
U.S. Home Price Growth Slows as Affordability Pressures Mount in 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, home price growth cooled across U.S. metro areas, reflecting shifting market dynamics amid persistent affordability challenges and rising mortgage costs.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Dip to Four Month Low in Early August
According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), the U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.63% as of August 7, 2025.
