According to a new report from the National Association of Realtors, middle-income homeowners gained more than $120,000 in wealth over the past decade, as homeowners who benefited from home price appreciation were able to drop their debt by 21%.
Read More »Homeownership Gender Gaps Persist
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 »CA and NY Exit Rate on the Rise
While Texas remains a popular migration destination for Californians, California had the most people interested in moving to Washington, D.C., a change of pace from usually warmer climates.
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 »Navigating Stormy Seas
A panel of experts assembled by MReport provides their expert insights and perspectives into what 2023 may bring to the housing market, and whether a market correction is on the horizon.
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.
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