An economist explains why—even as rates remain low and household incomes improve—buying a house is becoming less affordable on a year-over-year basis.
Read More »Hesitation to List Hinders Existing-Home Sales
A new report shows that while housing market potential remains elevated, existing homeowners staying put accounted for more than 15,000 fewer potential home sales in April.
Read More »The Complexities Behind Home Prices in Communities of Color
Homeowners of color face both stagnating home values and extreme price volatility, either of which could compound the challenges this demographic already faces, researchers say.
Read More »Sellers Are Poised to Take Advantage of a Hot Market
Many homeowners expect to ask for more than they know their home is worth, and market research suggests they are in a good position to do so.
Read More »Many Buyers are Relocating to Low-Tax States
Taxes appear to be playing an increasing role as Americans decide if and when to relocate, and researchers look at what that means for home prices.
Read More »Is the Housing Market Overheating?
While price acceleration mirrors what was seen leading up to the 2008 crash, economists say the similarities between then and now end there.
Read More »Academy Mortgage Corporation Partners With Homebot Client-For-Life Portal
"Homebot empowers our clients to connect with Academy's Loan Officers about their home financing needs so they can make smart, well-timed decisions about their options," said Jason Klaskin, SVP of Sales Support at Academy Mortgage.
Read More »Lending Technology Provider Roostify Adds Chief Technology Officer
Bill Elderton says he is excited to join Roostify amid a period of digital transformation in the home lending space.
Read More »Mortgage Rate Lock Volume Declines
Dropping interest rates "did not seem to be enough to bring borrowers, particularly refi borrowers, back to the table," analysts report.
Read More »Report Indicates ‘Potentially Torrid’ Homebuying Season
In April, record-setting home sale speed and price reflected the "overwhelming demand and the resilience of today's buyers," researchers report.
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