Real Estate News 12/22/2025

Today’s News Synopsis:

In The News:

CBS News – “What to consider about mortgage rate locks now, according to experts“ (12-17-25)

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ScotsmanGuide – “Home insurance costs keep twisting up mortgage lending” (12-19-2025)

“Rising insurance premiums are ‘becoming increasingly difficult to ignore’: Matic”

Los Angeles Daily – “Los Angeles County home-price gains shrink with sales 19% below average” (12-22-25)

“Los Angeles County house hunters are balking even as price gains shrink.”

NAR Realtor – “Housing Affordability in October Rose Despite Higher Home Prices“ (12-19-25)

“At the national level, housing affordability improved in October, according to NAR’s Housing Affordability Index, as median family incomes rose and mortgage rates declined from a year earlier. Affordability rose above 100 for the third consecutive month, to 106.2. This means that the typical family earned 106.2% of the qualifying income needed to afford the median-priced home.”

AP News – “Average US long-term mortgage rate edges lower, remaining near its low for the year“ (12-19-25)

“The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year.”