The share of existing-home sales ticked up, ending a five-month slide, according to a new report from NAR, while the median existing-home price also jumped in November, marking a fifth consecutive month of year-over-year price increases.
Read More »Housing Affordability Improves in November as Mortgage Costs Moderate
Zillow's latest housing market report revealed that cooling home values, lower mortgage rates, and easing costs made home purchases more affordable for buyers in November, with sellers offering price cuts in increasing numbers.
Read More »Will the ‘Seller’s Strike’ End, or Will Homeowners Give In?
As Americans hold tightly to their low mortgage rates, more than 90% of homeowners remain financially disincentivized from selling their homes, as it would cost more to borrow the same amount of money they owe on their current mortgage. A new study from First American dives into the situation.
Read More »Competition for Shrinking Inventory Fuels Faster-Selling Homes
A new Point2 study revealed homes are selling at a much faster pace than they did last year, flying off the market as increasing housing competition and dwindling inventory drive homebuyers to snatch up the limited options available.
Read More »Home Sellers Drawing in Buyers With Concessions
As homebuyer demand cools as a result of October mortgage rates hitting their highest level in over two decades, a new Redfin report showed that the share of home sellers offering concessions to attract more buyers is increasing, as some experts say house hunters are "pickier than ever before."
Read More »Midwest Markets Gaining More Popularity
Potential homebuyers are looking at areas with affordable home prices and lowered housing costs, according to a new WSJ/Realtor.com report, which showed the Midwest is emerging as a new option for home shoppers despite facing low inventory and a quick market pace.
Read More »Austin’s Housing Fortunes Flip
Once known for its speed and red-hot market, Austin, Texas, is now one of the slowest housing markets in the U.S. A new Redfin report examines the factors in play.
Read More »Homebuyers Backing Off Despite Increase in New Listings
According to a new Redfin report, new listings have ticked up, but near-8% mortgage rates are causing many potential homebuyers to retreat, as purchase applications remain near their lowest level in nearly 30 years.
Read More »Unexpected New Listings Drop Home Prices for Third Straight Month
"An uptick in homes with reduced prices is a small break for buyers on top of the usual seasonal factors that align to make this first week in October the best week to buy. Yet, the larger context remains challenging. Buyers still struggle with the triple threat of rising listing prices, record-high mortgage rates, and limited inventory, making affordability a continued concern," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist for Realtor.com.
Read More »U.S. Monthly Mortgage Payments Hit Record High
Record-high mortgage payments continue to motivate sellers to lower asking prices to attract more buyers, as a new Redfin report revealed the average homebuyer’s monthly housing payment is up nearly 9% year-over-year, reaching a new all-time high.
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