Market Studies

In a new report, the National Association of Realtors revealed what a government shutdown would mean for the real estate industry, including the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs nationwide.

As mortgage rates advanced upward to levels last seen 20 years ago, the MBA reports overall application volume slipping yet again after a quick one-week rebound.

Month-over-month, HUD and the Census Bureau reported an 8.7% drop-off in new home sales in August, with sales impeded by mortgage rates over the 7% mark.

A new BofA study revealed that American employees continue to feel stressed about their finances and remain concerned about the increasing cost of living, with an estimated 67% of American employees reporting that the cost of living is outpacing growth in their salary or wages.

A new Zillow study revealed that total U.S. housing value has surged more than $2.6 trillion over the past year, an estimated 49% higher than before the pandemic, with new home construction continuing as the primary driver of housing market growth.

The National Consumer Law Center has issued a report on how errors and bias in the screening process disproportionately harms Black and Latino/Hispanic renters.

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index trended upward in July, with 19 of the 20 major U.S. metro markets reported month-over-month price increases.

A new All Star Home study revealed that 1 in 5 homeowners regret relocating, citing unexpected home costs as their top reason, while more than 20% of Americans said they regret how much they paid for their home.

According to the First American Real House Price Index, housing affordability dropped to its lowest point in more than three decades, with home prices jumping 2% from June.

Bringing more than 35 years of financial services experience to his new role, John Erickson becomes the 10th member of National MI’s Board of Directors.