Home prices have been increasing but not as swiftly as they used to, according to a report. Does this mean trouble or a more sustainable housing market overall?
Read More »Home Sales Have a Strong Summer
A new report shows that home sales increased in summer, despite some excessively tight inventories. But, there’s more to the numbers than meets the eye.
Read More »Owners and Appraisers Agree on Home Values
Although they’ve clashed on valuations in the past, appraisers and homeowners are very nearly in agreement, a new study found. But there’s a single U.S. city where they’re seeing completely eye to eye.
Read More »The State of Housing in the Second Quarter
Rising prices, scant inventory, and waning affordability continued to challenge the housing market in the second quarter, according to a report. Here’s what can be done to tame these headwinds in the second half of the year.
Read More »Home Prices and First-Time Buyers
Home prices, which have been rising steadily are likely to decelerate over the year, according to a report. Will this herald some relief for young first-time homebuyers who have been holding back from entering the market?
Read More »Economic Outlook Is Strong, but What About Housing?
While the Fed remains bullish on the economy, a report from the Treasury looks at some of the challenges faced by the housing market last quarter. Click through to learn what the two reports had to say.
Read More »New Home Sales Paint a Favorable Picture
Despite slipping in June, the overall trends for the growth of new home sales remain positive, especially for affordable homes, according to experts. Here’s why.
Read More »While Home Sales Lag, Demand Grows
Sales of existing homes decreased for the third straight month in June, despite strong homebuyer demand. Will the existing-home sales numbers offer an opportunity for homebuilders constructing new homes meet this demand?
Read More »Freddie Weighs in on Housing Market Growth
A new Freddie Mac report suggests that the inventory pinch could subside if there was new construction. How will the growth in inventory impact home sales?
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging House Price Trends
On Tuesday, the FHFA House Price Index will look at the latest trends in home prices at various geographic levels. Here’s what else is in store in the Week Ahead.
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