A recent report revealed that minorities, older millennials, Gen Xers, and parents are showing the highest likelihood to become homeowners this year.
Read More »Economy Sees Significant Drop in Underwater Properties
According to the latest CoreLogic report, the highest share of seriously underwater homes was found in Nevada, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, and Louisiana.
Read More »Co-owning Before Tying the Knot
Recent Zillow data reveals a rising number of couples are buying homes together—even before walking down the aisle. Single homebuyers are also at their lowest point in more than a decade.
Read More »Millennial Women More Likely to Choose FHA
Millennial women outpaced men in FHA loan activity—particularly those who were single. This suggests many millennial women aren’t looking for a place to raise kids; they’re looking for equity.
Read More »Construction Vacancies Drop, Unemployment Levels Out
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the number of construction vacancies on the decline, with the remodeling and home building segments experiencing particular growth.
Read More »Home Equity Up by $726 Billion
Recent data from CoreLogic revealed an uptick in positive home equity across the nation, particularly in Oregon, California, and Washington. The number of negative-equity properties has declined as well.
Read More »Which Southern City Was Named Best Place to Live?
According to the 2017 Best Places to Live list, Austin is the best place to live in the country. The list, released by U.S. News & World Report, ranks the largest 100 metropolitan areas in the country, considering factors like affordability, job growth, and more.
Read More »Confidence in Housing Surges
According to a recent index released by Fannie Mae, optimism in the housing market has hit its highest point in five months. Employment gains, mortgage rates, and home prices will determine whether this surge in confidence will continue.
Read More »Hispanic Homeownership Up for Second Year Running
With national household formations totaling 330,000 in 2016, the homeownership rate for Hispanics is bypassing those of other minority groups.
Read More »Owned Today, Rented Tomorrow
Homes are more likely to become rental properties as they age, according to a report. How does the switch from owner to renter impact home value?
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