The president's executive order targets mortgage insurance, refinancing expenses and rates on certain government-backed loans, while supporting factory-built housing.

A Neighbors Bank survey finds older owners and first-time buyers considering smaller homes, with upkeep, affordability and mortgage rates shaping decisions.

Florida’s third-quarter single-family sales held steady as homes reached contract faster and inventory tightened, though new pending sales declined.

The average 30-year mortgage rate fell to 7.32% from 7.40%, marking its first decline since late August and easing borrowing costs for homebuyers.