For the first time in over a month, mortgage rates have dropped below the 3% mark, signaling a strong finish for the purchase and refi markets to close out 2021.
Read More »Fannie Mae Market Report: Consumer Sentiment and Housing
Despite pessimism regarding the U.S. economy, and a predicted rise in rates, a new GSE poll found homebuyer sentiment on the rise in October.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Down Week-Over-Week
The days of rates in the 3% range may be numbered, as yesterday’s actions by the Fed to begin tapering may put upward pressure on rates moving forward.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Rebound in August
After two months of declines, pending home sales found their way onto the path to recovery at the end of Q3 2021.
Read More »New Home Sales on the Rise in July
The Census Bureau and HUD have found new home sales slowing in July, rising slightly over June’s totals, and limited by multiple supply-side headwinds.
Read More »First American Docutech Expands eSign Experience
Through a partnership with SimpleNexus’ homeownership platform, Docutech technology reportedly will benefit more borrowers, loan officers, and lenders.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Will Record Home Price Gains Continue?
Supply concerns continue to overshadow low rates, as a new CoreLogic report will examine the path home prices took to close out Q2.
Read More »Labor and Lumber Shortages Impede Housing Starts
April brought month-over-month declines in housing starts, as demand continued to drive builder confidence.
Read More »Places Where Research Shows Biggest Decline in Affordability
Nationally, house-buying power continues to outpace nominal house price appreciation, researchers say, resulting in some improvement in affordability relative to one year ago. This new report breaks it down locally.
Read More »The Imbalance Between Housing Supply, Demand
A new report spotlights summer trends and continuing challenges on the housing supply front. Click through for all the details.
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