All of the top-10 ranked cities for first-time buyers had ample inventory, short commutes, and more restaurants than average.
Read More »Homebuyer Optimism on the Rise as Rates Continue to Decline
Freddie Mac reports the fixed-rate mortgage sliding for the sixth straight week, with the downward trend in rates resulting in a rise in refis, offsetting a week-over-week decrease in purchase activity.
Read More »More Homebuyers Looking to Small Towns, Rural Areas
According to a new survey analysis from the National Association of Realtors, while the share of first-time homebuyers has dropped to record lows, the share of homes purchased in small towns and rural areas reached record highs.
Read More »Lower Volume, Staffing Cuts Expected in 2023
The most recent outlook from the Mortgage Bankers Association expects total origination volume to decline nearly 10% next year. Click through to find what else the MBA is forecasting.
Read More »First-Time Homebuyers Return to Market in Droves
"First-time buyers now appear to be making relative gains as high mortgage interest rates disproportionately encourage current homeowners to stay put," said Manny Garcia, Zillow Population Scientist.
Read More »Recession Perception Increasingly Affecting Homebuyers
In order to better understand the sentiment and experiences of buyers, sellers, and renters currently on the market for homes, the Realtor.com Economics team has conducted a randomized ...
Read More »Bringing Down Payment Assistance Education to a New Generation
While a multitude of downpayment assistance options are available to buyers, most are not aware these options exist, as Rob Chrane of Down Payment Resource explains how proper education can bring these programs to the forefront as a viable option to today’s home buyers.
Read More »The Home Affordability Game: An Exercise in Patience
With the affordability issue lingering for most prospective buyers, Louis Zitting of MonitorBase discusses remedies to overcome some of the hurdles thrown in the path to homeownership.
Read More »Renting Remains Most Affordable Option in Major Metros
In 38 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, the monthly cost of renting a home is lower than buying a starter home. The median listed rent across these 50 analyzed metros was $1,876, growing by 14.1% during June 2021.
Read More »Playing the Waiting Game
When it comes to housing affordability, sometimes sitting on the sidelines can benefit prospective buyers, as First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi explains.
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