Five Texas metros topped the top 10 list of best places to purchase a home, according to a new study from WalletHub, which examined the strongest local real-estate markets throughout the U.S.
Read More »Where Will Mortgage Rates Be at the End of 2023?
As the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate nears 8%, new commentary from First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming details the predictions of where mortgage rates will end up throughout the remainder of the year.
Read More »Southern Metros Dominate List of Best Places to Buy a Home
Five Texas metros topped the top 10 list of best places to purchase a home, according to a new study from WalletHub, which examined the strongest local real-estate markets throughout the U.S., as the housing market remains skewed toward home sellers rather than buyers.
Read More »Mortgage Rate Increase Slows HELOC Activity in First Half of 2023
While HELOC activity surged in 2022, a new report from CoreLogic showed that demand slowed significantly in the first half of this year as Freddie Mac revealed the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached its highest level in over two decades.
Read More »Hottest U.S. ZIP Codes Offer Homebuyers More Space, Shorter Commutes
As many Americans return to work, a new Realtor.com report showing the Hottest ZIP Codes of 2023 revealed homebuyer demand is being fueled in part by the desire for more commute-friendly locations and additional space.
Read More »Total Housing Inventory Ticks Up as Existing-Home Sales Fall
While total housing inventory continues to inch forward, existing-home sales retreated in July in the face of mortgage rates sitting at 7.09%.
Read More »Renters Are Three Times More Likely to Relocate Than Homeowners
While the nationwide supply of homes for sale remains stiff, relocation can be challenging for many homebuyers and renters. A new study from LendingTree revealed that the Austin, Dallas, and Las Vegas metros have the largest share of recent movers.
Read More »Latino Homeownership Rates Surpassed 50% Nationwide in 2021
Between 2020 and 2040, some 70% of new homeowners are projected to be Hispanic, according to a new study from the Urban Institute. It reveals the Latino homeownership rate was just over 50% in 2021, representing the highest rate for Latinos since 2009.
Read More »New Construction Keeping the Housing Market Afloat
Overall housing inventory dropped 15% year-over-year in June, remaining at an all-time low. A new market report from Redfin revealed that homebuyers are turning to new builds as many homeowners continue clinging to their low existing mortgage rates, contributing to the ongoing lack of supply.
Read More »Americans Remain Worried About Their Chances of Owning a Home
The high-priced housing market is affecting homebuyer sentiment nationwide, as a new survey from LendingTree revealed more than 50% of Americans fear they will never be able to own a home.
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