There is a strong push among immigrants to purchase homes. About a decade ago, this country had a surge in immigrants who have only recently begun the home buying process.

It is very evident that the steam is coming out of the housing market even though rates moved down.

In order to purchase a home, a lot of people have to resort to risky mortgages.

People who spent money on travel and luxury goods are spending more money entertaining themselves at home.

During the holiday-shortened week, the MBA may have overcompensated its seasonal adjustment of the data.

It's pretty clear that housing is slowing. Rising mortgage rates and the very fast rising homes prices are constraining home buying. Homes are still considered affordable, but not as much so as a year ago.