The median rent of studios was still $206 (or 16.7%) higher than before the pandemic, which represents a significant jump that is only slightly smaller than that seen in larger units.
Read More »Existing-Home Sales Fall to 30-Year Low
On an annual basis, existing-home sales (4.09 million) fell to the lowest level in nearly 30 years, while the median price reached a record high of $389,800 in 2023.
Read More »Sliding Mortgage Rates Renew Buyer Interest in November
Pending home sales in November remained the same as October 2023's report, however NAR expects that to change as the downward trend in mortgage rates is expected to shift home sales upward to close out 2023.
Read More »U.S. Home Prices Gain for Ninth Consecutive Month
Data compiled by S&P Dow Jones Indices has shown that 11 of the 20 major metro markets reported month-over-month price increases in October, with Detroit keeping pace as the fastest growing market nationwide.
Read More »Fed Forgoes Holiday Interest Rate Hike
As widely expected by many, the Federal Open Market Committee chose to leave the nominal interest rate alone moving into next year, based on a litany of data.
Read More »Despite Current Conditions, Most Americans Think Owning a Home Is Likely
"Now that we're seeing the beginning of an affordability turnaround, home buyers are still looking for markets where they can capitalize on lower prices," says Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale.
Read More »Mortgage App Volume Rises to Six-Week High
Homebuyers nationwide are finding some relief entering the Thanksgiving holiday, as mortgage rates have fallen to levels last reported in late-September, garnering interest from buyers and driving up overall app volume to levels not seen in over a month.
Read More »Existing Home Sales Experience Nearly 15% YoY Drop
"Prospective home buyers experienced another difficult month due to the persistent lack of housing inventory and the highest mortgage rates in a generation," said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun.
Read More »Unseasonable Increase in October Home Inventory
"The current housing market continues to challenge homebuyers and sellers alike, but we do see signs of adjustment," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com.
Read More »FOMC Holds Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee chose to forgo the opportunity to raise the central bank’s nominal interest rate at the conclusion of their October/November meeting, a repeat of the action the committee last took in September.
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