Although women make up a higher share of college graduates, single female household heads still have substantially lower incomes and are more likely to raise children than single male household heads.
Read More »Increased Buying Challenges for People of Color
According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, people of color nationwide are facing homebuying challenges, while the Asian American rate of homebuying difficulty reaches all-time high.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Decreased for Sixth Consecutive Month in November
According to said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, “Pending home sales recorded the second-lowest monthly reading in 20 years as interest rates, which climbed at one of the fastest paces on record this year, drastically cut into the number of contract signings to buy a home.”
Read More »Rising Rates, Home Prices Reduce Housing Affordability in Q3
Affordability continued to hamper first-time buyers looking to purchase a home during Q3. A new report revealed single-family existing-home sales prices grew in nearly every metro analyzed, with the national median home price climbing nearly 9% from 2021.
Read More »More Homebuyers Looking to Small Towns, Rural Areas
According to a new survey analysis from the National Association of Realtors, while the share of first-time homebuyers has dropped to record lows, the share of homes purchased in small towns and rural areas reached record highs.
Read More »NAR Tech Survey: Fintech Apps Remain Effective Tools for Realtors
The latest NAR Report revealed eSignature, Lockbox, and MLS apps/technology as the three most impactful technology tools on Realtors’ businesses, with cybersecurity, 5G, and drones expected to have the biggest impact on real estate in the next two years.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Drop for Fourth Consecutive Month
The latest analysis from the National Association of Realtors revealed pending home sales slipped in September, down 10.2% from August, decreasing in all regions compared to 2021.
Read More »Limited Inventory Still Hampering Home Sales
In September 2022, existing-home sales fell for the eighth consecutive month. “The current lack of supply underscores the vast contrast with the previous major market downturn from 2008 to 2010, when inventory levels were four times higher than they are today," said Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for NAR.
Read More »Most Areas Report Declining Contract Activity
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which measures housing contract activity, again fell in August, the third month in a row and the ninth time it has fallen this ...
Read More »Hispanic Homeowners Account for Rise in Housing Growth
Hispanic homeownership has steadily grown for seven consecutive years, and it is predicted that Hispanic households will account for 70% of homeownership growth over the next 20 years. ...
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