An analysis finds that higher rates may stifle price growth, with new listings hitting a 10-year high in the new year.
Read More »Inflation, Consumer Spending Driving Mortgage Rates Upward
After dipping below the 3% mark last week, fixed-rate mortgages climbed on the strength of a rise in consumer spending and improvements in unemployment.
Read More »Housing Starts Fall in October
Continued shortages in building materials, labor, and land contributed to a monthly decline in October new housing starts.
Read More »Slumping Refi Streak Continues for Seventh Straight Week
Overall mortgage application and refi volume fell week-over-week, as well as dropping 31% year-over-year.
Read More »Rental Prices Increase Across the Board
In a time when it seems like housing prices are being pushed up daily, rent prices are now experiencing a similar rise as strong gains in employment and income, as well as fierce ...
Read More »More Millennials Open to Purchasing a Home at Auction
Buying homes at an auction is becoming more mainstream, as consumers explore new purchase options in a market of high prices and tight inventory.
Read More »Home Competition Declines for Fourth Consecutive Month
Homebuyers looking to stay within their budget should find themselves with a bit more breathing room as the number of people paying more than the list price for their home declines to 40.9% of buyers.
Read More »Housing Market to Ride Wave Into 2022?
Home sales may be at their highest levels in 15 years, but a number of factors may force the market to cool next year.
Read More »Mortgage Credit Availability Ticked Upwards in October
Lending standards loosened, driven by an increase in conventional mortgage credit, as well as an expansion in agency programs for ARMs and high-balance loans, according to a new report.
Read More »Is Listing Your Home Soon a Good Idea?
Prospective sellers who list their homes in the near future may be able to take advantage of a number of factors, netting them the best deal possible for an off-season sale.
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