While winter months typically provide an expected seasonal cooling of the housing market, there are two other pressing factors in the equation that are keep buyers out of the market.
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In the midst of tight supply, heightened competition for buyers, and unpredictable financial markets, U.S. home prices continued to rise in December.
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Recent reports have shown that increasing demand and low inventory levels are fueling home prices and are likely the driving factor of the recent uptick in construction spending, but will the U.S. Census Bureau deliver more promising news for an industry in need this week?
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Scott Pickell, VP and Chief Appraiser at LRES explains to MReport what is happening to appraisers in the mortgage industry, challenges they face, and how the problem can be solved.
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A Redfin survey shows that potential homebuyers are being ushered into the housing market for two reasons: life events and rising rental rates.
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Was the slowdown in GDP growth an early indicator of the negative state of the economy and slowly growing housing markets?
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Several factors, including growing demand, inventory, and home prices, are reeling in the spring homebuying season a little early this year.
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In the midst of tight supply, heightened competition for buyers, and unpredictable financial markets, U.S. home prices continued to rise in the fourth quarter.
Read More »Top 5 Most Stable Housing Markets Led by Employment, Current Mortgages
See which markets are unwavering in terms of the number of purchase applications, payment-to-income ratio, mortgage payments, and employment.
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New single-family home sales and the median home price began the year on weak note in terms of the monthly changes, but there are some optimistic signs behind the data.
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