Jiayi Xu

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    Recent Articles

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    Household Real Estate Value and Equity Rebound to Record High in 2025Q2

    In the second quarter of 2025, Flow of Funds data from the Federal Reserve showed that the total value of owner-occupied real estate rebounded after last quarter’s retreat,  reaching a record high of  $49.3 trillion. Home equity mirrored this trend, also hitting an all-time peak of $35.8 trillion. Mortgage debt continued to grow, hitting a record-high of $13.5 trillion.
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    Where Falling Mortgage Rates Could Spark the Most Change

    After the Fed’s quarter-point rate cut in September and the possibility of additional cuts later this year, we expect mortgage rates to remain in the low 6% range through year-end. These lower rates should provide some relief for homebuyers who have faced elevated borrowing costs in recent years, likely drawing more buyers back into the market.
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    Mortgage Rates Drop to 6.27% as Tariffs and Shutdown Cloud Outlook

    The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate declined 3 basis points to 6.27% this week, as investors continued to assess developments in the new tariffs on China.
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    Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Oct. 18

    Buyers and sellers are entering the markets cautiously, with lower mortgage rates. See weekly trends in listings, inventory, prices, and time on the market for fall 2025.
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    Weekly Housing Trends: Latest Data as of Oct. 25

    Mortgage rates fall to 6.19%, boosting home listings and improve affordability, but buyer confidence remains cautious amid economic and job concerns. See weekly trends in listings, inventory, prices, and time on the market for fall 2025.
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    U.S. Home Equity Dips From Record Highs in 2025Q3, as Home Values Ease

    Home equity declined modestly in Q3 2025 as home values eased and mortgage debt rose to a new high, according to Flow of Funds data from the Federal Reserve. Despite the dip, homeowner equity remains near record levels by historical standards.
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    New York City Rental Report 2025Q4: Rising Rents, Frozen Market–NYC...

    Explore 2025 Q4 NYC rental trends: New York City median asking rent reached $3,585, up 6.6% year over year. Low renter mobility, a high share of rent-stabilized units, and a looming rent freeze are tightening rental market inventory across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, making affordable apartments harder to find for new tenants.
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    Weekly Housing Trends: U.S. Market Update (Week Ending Feb. 14, 2026)

    Get the latest U.S. housing market trends, including inventory shifts, listing activity, prices, and buyer-seller dynamics, with fresh weekly data and insights.
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    Household Real Estate Value and Equity Rebound to Record High in 20...

    In the first quarter of 2026, the Federal Reserve's Flow of Funds data revealed that the total value of owner-occupied real estate climbed to a new record high of $48.7 trillion. Mortgage debt also continued its upward trajectory, reaching an all-time high of $13.8 trillion. As a result, home equity rose to $34.9 trillion.
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    May 2026 Rental Report: Loved by Locals, Discovered by Outsiders—an...

    May 2026 marks the 34th consecutive month of year-over-year decline for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros. The national median asking rent fell $26, or 1.5%, compared to a year ago.
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    2026 Realtor.com Housing and Climate Risk Report

    Every year, millions of Americans search for a home — weighing price, location, and what they can afford. With 23.1% of U.S. homes — representing $11.2 trillion in value — exposed to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk from wind, flood, and wildfire, understanding the financial impact on that decision has never been more important.