Home prices have appreciated at a rapid pace for much of the last four years, but that pace slipped slightly in May. Are the forecasts of the deceleration of home price appreciation coming true?
Read More »First-Time Buyers Boost Existing-Home Sales
The highest share of first-time buyers in four years boosted existing-home sales for June, but concerns around tight inventory and rapid home price appreciation still linger.
Read More »Which Markets Respond Best to Housing Demand?
Nationwide, housing supply is low while prices continue to rise. What markets have been able to respond best to the increased demand for housing?
Read More »55+ Crowd Shuns Conventional Logic in Housing
Americans 55 and older remain a major piece of the U.S. housing market and will continue to be for a long time, because they aren’t playing by conventional logic.
Read More »Americans Favor Real Estate as a Long-Term Investment
Americans with money to set aside that they do not plan on using for the next 10 years would rather invest in real estate than any other type of investment, according to a recent survey.
Read More »Should Regulations Get Tougher for Wall Street?
In the midst of a heated debate in Congress where Republicans are trying to replace Dodd-Frank with a proposal of their own, a poll showed bi-partisan support for greater financial accountability and tougher regulation.
Read More »Owning is Cheaper than Renting in Most States
The combination of rising rents and rock bottom mortgage rates have made it cheaper to own a home than to rent a single-family home in most states, a recent survey showed.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Will Housing Starts Restart?
Housing starts were flat in May after showing signs of resuscitation in April. What will the housing starts report look like for June? The industry will find out on Tuesday, July 19.
Read More »Consumers More Pessimistic About Mortgage Credit Access
Consumers’ experiences in the credit market have improved compared to earlier in the year, but at the same time consumers seem to be more pessimistic about their prospects ...
Read More »Mortgage Rates Steady After Rollercoaster Ride
After a short ride on the rollercoaster triggered by June’s Brexit vote, mortgage rates have steadied and applications are up.
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