Secondary Market

August recorded the largest annual gain in more than two years in the number of homes sold, but it was the smaller markets recording the biggest gains.

For the second-consecutive month home sales rose. One metric, though, was revealed to have increased for the 90th-consecutive month.

New information on home sales provides positive news for the housing market, but it may be too early to tell how long it will last.

Coming in The Week Ahead are reports on the housing market, foreclosure data, mortgage applications, and an update on residential construction.

How many people lost eligibility for refinancing following just a 0.5-point increase in mortgage rates?

After years of volatile activity, Las Vegas’ housing market is hitting the jackpot with an influx of new buyers.

Another market is making a move to higher-density zoning, which, according to the city council, would help minorities achieve homeownership.

A new report from Zillow finds that the top markets are responsible for most of the housing growth over the past decade. How much have rural areas contributed?

A new analysis details how the nation’s capital can address some of its housing struggles as it deals with rising cost and shrinking inventory.

New information shows that rising home prices are causing fewer offers to face a bidding war, with one market reporting a nearly 60% drop in competition.