04/14/2026
Homes continue to spend more time on the market, but it appears it's not enough to persuade home shoppers to make the move.
Freddie Mac's latest mortgage interest rate announcement should signal a positive sign for homebuyers. The average rate on a 30-year fixed home loan fell to 5.98% for the week ending Feb. 26. That's the lowest rate since September 2022. If you're wondering whether that's a good number, rates averaged 6.76% during the same period in 2025.
The housing market continues to tilt in favor of home shoppers as the spring buying season fast approaches.