While Texas remains a popular migration destination for Californians, California had the most people interested in moving to Washington, D.C., a change of pace from usually warmer climates.
Read More »Total Value of U.S. Homes Down $2.3T From Record High
According to a new Redfin report, the Bay Area housing market lost more value in percentage terms than anywhere else in the country as demand waned, while Florida continued to see large gains.
Read More »New Wildfire Risk Assessment Announced for California Property Owners
According to a new CoreLogic report, California remains the state most at risk for property damage from wildfires, with CoreLogic’s 2022 Wildfire Risk Report estimating that more than 1.2 million single-family homes are vulnerable.
Read More »Borrowers Utilizing Rate Buydowns Trends Upward
According to new data from Optimal Blue, rate lock data showed moderate signs of an early-January rebound in purchase locks, while refis remain constrained despite a full percentage point rate decline since its October 2022 peak.
Read More »Potential Homebuyers Opting to Rent Rather Than Buy
The share of families living in apartments has reached the highest level in half a century, as a new RentCafe study shows more of those who could purchase a home are choosing instead to rent.
Read More »High Housing Costs Drove Relocation in 2022
As homebuyers nationwide face inflationary home prices, those who purchased a home relocated at an unprecedented rate in Q4, as elevated mortgage rates and economic uncertainty drove many homebuyers to more affordable areas.
Read More »Veterans Remain Optimistic About Homebuying in 2023
A new Veterans United Home Loans survey revealed that high home prices are among the top reasons that impact the decision to buy a new home among service members and Veterans. However, many remain optimistic about homebuying in 2023 despite ongoing affordability challenges.
Read More »Inflation Impacting Millennial Homebuying Plans Nationwide
According to a new study from Real Estate Witch, inflation has impacted an estimated 92% of millennials' homebuying plans, indefinitely delaying home purchases for many prospective buyers.
Read More »BofA to Invest Upwards of $150M in Housing Preservation Project
Bank of America has announced collaborations with Enterprise Community Partners and developers to preserve housing for middle-income earners, helping preserve more than 3,000 affordable homes nationwide.
Read More »New Listings Wane as Homes Linger on Market
The RE/MAX National Housing Report revealed new listings recorded the largest month-to-month decline in December 2022, while markets with the biggest decrease in year-over-year new listing percentages were found in Sunbelt cities such as Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
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