Market Studies

New research shows that millennial renters want to purchase a home, but based on current savings rates, they may need to save up for a decade or longer before they are able to come up with a 20 percent down payment.

Five Star Institute President and CEO Ed Delgado dove into the default, foreclosure, and REO industries in a webinar presentation on Thursday to advise members of the Federation of REO Certified Experts (FORCE) of past and present market conditions.

Home builders' sentiment toward the single-family housing market has held firm over the last few months, showing slow, but continued progression in the single-family sector.

There is one growing sector of the housing market that often flies under radar of industry attention: the rural housing market. But it's definitely making some noise now.

Following an imbalance in data last week, mortgage rates hit a new low for the year, and borrowers took advantage of this with an uptick in mortgage applications this week.

Positive data indicators in the growing single-family rental (SFR) market signal ample opportunities for investors to profit and flourish in this space. Which markets provide the most opportunity for SFR investors?

An uptick in home sales coupled scarce supply levels kept home prices on the rising path in the majority of metro areas during the first quarter of the year.

Consumers are exuding confidence about selling their home in the current housing environment, which could bode well for the continued supply troubles.

Housing continued a strong expansion period this year, with one region in particular boasting the most startling rebound figures, according to reports.

History has shown that homeowners typically value their homes at a higher price point than appraisers. Will appraiser and homeowners find common ground this week?