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Although interest rates have been at historical lows, they are significantly up from 2012 lows. Not only has this caused many eligible refinancers to shy away from the market, but originators' profits are also suffering.

Residential fixed investment was at its highest level in eight years. How did that figure into the GDP?

With the days of the recession well in the rearview, housing markets have experienced dramatic growth in home values, and some market values have surpassed previous all-time highs set during the housing bubble.

New, healthy housing markets are emerging in the midst of further improvement of the real estate market overall. See which markets present the most opportunity for investors.

Home builders' focus in recent years has continually been on expensive properties, which could be placing a damper on the homebuying process for first-time shoppers.

Fewer mortgage lenders are reporting that they are loosening credit standards, and many do not expect credit to become more accessible over the next few months, according to data from Fannie Mae.

A Chase mortgage survey found that homeowners are struggling with a fear of missing out on other opportunities and are beginning to search for homes on digital platforms.

A survey shows the demand is there, but the approvals have not been.

What is driving the increase in new residential home sales while existing-home sales are disappointing?

The millennial generation has been dubbed the generation that is not interested in purchasing a home, whether it be due to renting, living with their parents, or because they are saddled with student loan debt.