Tag Archives: Affordability

Fannie Mae reports mortgage rates have risen once again, further widening the gap many prospective buyers are attempting to overcome to attain the American Dream.

As the quest for the American Dream continues, homebuyer competition intensifies amidst rising rates, record high prices, and insufficient inventory.

The latest iteration of Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) for April decreased by 4.7 points to 68.5, its lowest level since May 2020, as rising mortgage rates and ...

According to the new MBA Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI), homebuyer affordability declined in March, with the national median payment applied for by applicants rising 5% to $1,736 ...

After a slight downtick last week, fixed-rate mortgages began an upward climb once again, with inflation reaching levels last seen in 2008.

After weeks of declines, mortgage application volume has trended upward, as refis slowly begin to rise with mortgage rates dipping slightly.

The spring is generally a prime season for house buying, however the recent upswing in mortgage rates has caused some volatility in demand.

The lack of affordable homes is now firmly seated as the top reason holding potential buyers back from entering the housing market, according to a new study from ...

According to the latest Monthly Rental Report from Realtor.com, rental prices grew nationwide by nearly 20% from March 2020 to 2022 during the pandemic. Two-year rental trends indicate ...

Not since early 2011 have mortgage rates hit the 5% mark, but this week, that became a reality, as elevated home prices and short supply are making the dream of homeownership an expensive proposition.