“Despite the resurgence in tappable equity among U.S. mortgage holders, elevated interest rates are making homeowners reluctant to extract that wealth,” said Andy Walden ICE’s VP of Enterprise Research.
Read More »Despite Current Conditions, Most Americans Think Owning a Home Is Likely
"Now that we're seeing the beginning of an affordability turnaround, home buyers are still looking for markets where they can capitalize on lower prices," says Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale.
Read More »Clearing the Path for Today’s Homebuyers
David Aach of Blue Sage Solutions shares his outlook for the coming year, exploring how advances in the tech space will propel the marketplace in 2024 and beyond.
Read More »Home Repair Expenses Steadily on the Rise
According to new data from Verisk, the cost of home repairs and remodeling in Q3 2023 jumped year-over-year, as the costs of materials used in home repairs continue to rise.
Read More »Inventory Will Remain Challenging, But More Options Should Manifest in 2024
In addition to high demand for single-family homes, apartments and rental units within driving distance of city centers are selling at a premium.
Read More »VA Surpasses Goal to House Vets in 2023
Through the month of October, the VA has housed more than 38,000 homeless veterans, reaching its goal two months early and prioritizing ending veteran homelessness as a top aim.
Read More »HUD to Provide Aid to At-Risk Renters
A new proposed rule would provide residents of public housing or in properties receiving project-based rental assistance 30 days' notice to cure lease violations for nonpayment of rent.
Read More »Q3 Mortgage Lending Declines as Rates Climb
1.54 million residential mortgages were issued in the third quarter. A new report lays out the numbers, including how far the market has dropped year-over-year.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Drop on Monthly, Yearly Basis
“Today’s data signal that home sales activity is likely to remain steady, at a low level, over the next few months as limited options and significant affordability challenges weigh on buyers,” said Realtor.com Senior Economic Research Analyst Hannah Jones.
Read More »Homebuyer Affordability Conditions Slipped Further in October
The MBA reports that the average national median mortgage payment rose to $2,199 in October, a $143 year-over-year rise. Here are the factors that were “dissuading would-be buyers from entering the housing market.”
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