Despite a minuscule rise in home-purchase sentiment for the month of November, Fannie Mae’s survey finds near-record pessimism and predicts slow sales heading into 2023.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Key Statistic in 2023
Mortgage rates will be key in 2023 according to Redfin, which predicts that relatively high rates will likely result in the slowest housing-market year since 2011.
Read More »Potential Homebuyers Consider Renting vs. Owning
New research from LendingTree reveals the U.S. cities where a mortgage is almost as affordable as renting.
Read More »A Call to ARMs?
An Urban Institute report claims recent fears about adjustable-rate mortgages are unfounded, suggesting that the lending tool should be utilized more often.
Read More »Monthly Home Prices Drop in October
“Following the recent mortgage rate surge above 7%, real estate activity and consumer sentiment regarding the housing market took a nosedive,” said Selma Hepp, Interim Lead of the Office of the Chief Economist at CoreLogic.
Read More »Could Offsite Construction Lower Home Costs?
Two studies claim artificial intelligence and machine learning are a step in the right direction but not the absolute answer to cutting costs in home construction.
Read More »Affordability Easing in Some U.S. Metros
Are rising mortgage rates still holding back prospective buyers? Click through to find out more on the latest in the buyer’s market.
Read More »Surprising Revelations About Home Appraisal Trends
Using the FHFA's first-of-its-kind dataset, economists gauge the ability of appraisals to predict future house prices.
Read More »Wells Fargo Partners With National Urban League on Appraiser Diversification Initiative
A new $5 million grant will help certify up to 260 diverse appraisers in the Atlanta, Charlotte, and Houston regions.
Read More »Survey: Housing Market Collapse Imminent?
A majority of Americans fear rising mortgage rates and a lack of affordable housing could spark a market crash that could equal the 2008 downturn.
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