The down payment has traditionally been cited as the most common obstacle to homeownership. But apparently, it may not be as big an obstacle as originally thought.
Read More »Market May Be Primed for Origination Spike
Analysts believe everything is in place for mortgage originations to finish big in 2016.
Read More »Are Slow Pending Home Sales a Bad Omen for Housing?
Pending home sales have cooled off in three of the past four months. Could this be a sign of a stalling housing market?
Read More »Improved Affordability? In Some Places, But Not All
Some recent data has indicated that housing markets are becoming more affordable. But just how affordable are they when compared with historical standards?
Read More »Repeat Homebuyers Are Stuck in Neutral
First-time homebuyers have fared well in the last decade as far as market share. Repeat homebuyers, not so much. Why are they having trouble getting out of their starter homes?
Read More »Housing Market Catches a Second Wind
Based on data from the last two months, demand for housing appears to be on its way back up.
Read More »Appreciation Pace ‘Probably Not Sustainable’. . . But Have No Fear
Home prices are expected to continue to rise at approximately their current level of appreciation for the next year. But the market is not in immediate danger of another collapse, according to one analysis.
Read More »Energy States Most Likely to See Price Drops
The likelihood that home prices will decline is itself declining overall. But not in some places.
Read More »Are Price Gains Really Hampering Affordability?
While single-family home prices have been steadily rising for the last few years on average nationwide, houses may still be affordable in many markets when other factors are considered.
Read More »Buyers Turning to New Homes as Existing Inventory Shrinks
The pace of new residential home sales soared year-over-year in August, and demand for these homes is expected to increase in the coming months.
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