Market Studies

Before the crisis, cash sales averaged about one-fourth of all home sales, and at this rate, CoreLogic projects that this share should hit 25 percent once again by mid-2017.

According to Freddie Mac, in the five year-period between 2008 and 2013, the cost of servicing a performing loan increased 2.6 times (from $59 to $156).

Homeowners across the nation are undoubtedly recovering from the housing crisis, but wealth among these homeowners is not contributing to the economy as whole like it did prior to the crisis.

Single-family homes that are built and held for rental purposes have risen significantly over the last year, but caution must be taken when looking at trends within this market as starts are still disappointing.

Existing-home sales in October, although still healthy, fell from September’s spike, as home supply remains low, consumers have fewer options to choose from, and affordability issues persist in some markets.

Home sales in October settled down from the booming summer season, dropping 7.7 percent from September, and 0.8 percent year-over-year, RE/MAX's October 2015 National Housing Report showed.

Economic growth is expected to move upward in the fourth quarter following a disappointing third quarter, according to Fannie Mae's Economic & Strategic Research Group. The research shows that economic growth for all of 2015 is projected to reach 2.2 percent, with a another increase in 2016 to 2.4 percent.

The elusive interest rate hike that the mortgage industry has anticipated for quite some time may finally happen in December 2015. Minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee's October meeting showed that most of the members appear to be on-board for a December rate increase.

Despite the housing industry's major strides in recovery since the crisis, mortgage access among minorities remains a problem, locking them out the market.

Mortgage originations in the housing market rose significantly over the last year thanks to the positive overall credit picture in the U.S., along with a rise in the ...