Despite a drop in pace in October, the number of homes sold in 2017 is likely to touch 2016 highs of around 5.45 million, paving the way for a sustained rise of home sales in 2018.
Read More »Tax Reform Impacts Housing and Consumer Sentiment
On Friday, the latest on household consumer sentiment data will be released—reporting the largest decline in sentiment due to the impact of the tax reform on housing. See what else the report discovers and find out what’s coming in The Week Ahead.
Read More »An Update on Mortgage Refinance Volumes
Total refinance volumes increased month-over-month as mortgage rates remained below the levels observed at the beginning of the year, according to the latest refinance data.
Read More »How Many Bitcoins Does it Take to Purchase a Home?
Using cryptocurrency to buy and sell homes is becoming a reality. But is this a long-term trend or a passing craze?
Read More »Persistent Housing Price Gains Hurting Affordability
House price gains continue to run at a pace well above the long-term average, according to a new report.
Read More »What’s Keeping Millennials From Buying a House?
Affordability, job concerns, and the need for flexibility are among the top factors keeping millennials from becoming homeowners.
Read More »The 10 Best U.S. Metros for Buying and Selling Homes
Which U.S. metros are the best locations for buyers and sellers? Which markets are overheated? Find out which markets are hot and which are cold.
Read More »Servicers Keen on Performance, Technology, and Regulation in 2018
U.S. mortgage servicers aim to enter 2018 with a strong focus on maintaining performance and enhancing the use of technology in a regulated environment.
Read More »Mortgage Applications for New Homes on the Rise
New home sales continued to recover in November from the impact of hurricanes showing an increase on a seasonally adjusted basis over October.
Read More »Perceived Barriers Keep Many From Owning a Home
Misconceptions about mortgage and the home buying process is what holds many adults and millennials back from becoming a homeowner.
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