The number of homeowners putting their houses up for sale has decreased as mortgage rates hit a 23-year high, according to a new Redfin report. The study showed that nearly 31% of U.S. homes for sale are newly built—but a slowdown may be on the horizon. Click through to learn why.
Read More »Nearly Half of All Americans Believe Now is a Bad Time to Buy
While about a third of Americans believe they’ll never be able to afford their dream home, a new survey from Bankrate revealed that almost 50% of respondents suggest that now isn't the best time to buy a home based on current market conditions. Click through to explore the latest on homebuyer sentiment.
Read More »Housing Horrors: Ghost Towns on the Rise
A new study from Hire a Helper reveals three more U.S. towns—all located in the South—have officially reached a population of zero, and experts believe more population declines are expected to come. Click through to learn what’s driving these trends.
Read More »Midwest Markets Gaining More Popularity
Potential homebuyers are looking at areas with affordable home prices and lowered housing costs, according to a new WSJ/Realtor.com report, which showed the Midwest is emerging as a new option for home shoppers despite facing low inventory and a quick market pace.
Read More »Homebuyer Horrors: Examining 2023’s Scariest Housing Markets
As the Halloween holiday creeps nearer, a new Point2Homes study revealed what homebuyers are most frightened by in today's housing markets, such as volatile home prices and intensifying housing competition.
Read More »Austin’s Housing Fortunes Flip
Once known for its speed and red-hot market, Austin, Texas, is now one of the slowest housing markets in the U.S. A new Redfin report examines the factors in play.
Read More »New Listings Up, But Homebuyer Budgets Hampered by Rising Home Prices
According to a new Redfin report, new listings posted their first annual increase since July 2022, offering homebuyers more options as homeowners continue to put their homes on the market despite mortgage rates hovering near 8%.
Read More »Survey: Americans Want Their Voices Heard in Affordable Housing Discussions
According to a new survey, less than two in five Americans agree that their voice is being heard in conversations about housing affordability. Many respondents also cited the desire for stronger leadership discussing the topic in their communities. Read more from the survey by clicking through.
Read More »Midwest Ranked Most In-Demand Rental Region for October
Housing activity is still hot as the market transitions from peak rental season, with the Midwest dominating October’s top 30 list of cities with the most rental activity, landing 12 entries in RentCafe's rankings.
Read More »What’s Stressing U.S. Homeowners Out?
The second annual Home Equity Punch List survey breaks down the primary sources of anxiety American respondents reported this year, ranging from medical debts to housing costs. Click through to read the full results.
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