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U.S. home price appreciation reached 20.7% in August 2021, marking the third straight month it has reached a new record mark, according to the latest findings by First American.

The wealth-building effect of home equity is a powerful factor in the homeownership decision.

For the first time in 18 months, the share of refis has dipped below the share of home purchases with the summer home sales market heating up.

Housing affordability is on the decline for the third consecutive month, continuing to walk the fine line between supply and material issues and overall demand.

A modest push in sales was overshadowed by a market that remains tight on inventory.

Home prices are rising fast, but several housing markets remain undervalued, as buying power continues to exceed median sale prices nationally.

Kushi previously served as senior economist, helping First American’s Economics team research, create and publish perspectives on the housing market.

A report looked at potential home sales amid rising mortgage rates and its impact on first-time homebuyers in today’s housing market. Here’s what it found.

One expert found that higher interest rates discourage homeowners to sell due to fear of inheriting a more expensive mortgage.

First American Financial Corporation, a California-based global provider of title insurance, settlement services, and risk solutions for real estate transactions, announced on Tuesday it has signed an agreement to acquire New Jersey-based RedVision Systems, Inc., the largest independent national provider of title and real property research.