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U.S. Mortgage Rates Continue Downward Trend
According to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States declined to 6.76% this week, marking a continued easing in borrowing costs.
U.S. Home Values Flatline in March as Sellers Outnumber Buyers
March 2025 saw a pause in U.S. home price growth and a surge in housing inventory during what is traditionally one of the most competitive months for homebuyers. Despite mortgage rates hitting their lowest point of 2025, home sales failed to keep pace with the increase in new listings, leaving many potential buyers struggling to keep up with rising affordability challenges.
Greater Miami Area Residential Sales Cool in March
Residential real estate sales in Miami-Dade County declined in March, as total transactions fell 6.5% year-over-year, according to the Miami Association of Realtors. Sales dropped from 2,141 closings in March 2024 to 2,002 this year.
NAR Reports Existing Home Sales Tumble in March, Hit 16-Year Low
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), U.S. existing-home sales fell in March 2025, with declines observed across all four major regions. Compared to March 2024, sales were down in the Midwest and South, up in the West, and unchanged in the Northeast.
