After a brief spurt in the first quarter, the sales of existing homes fell again last month even as home prices remained high. What other factors caused this slide?
Read More »Mel Watt Outlines GSE Conservatorship Challenges
Saying that the “status quo is not a viable option” on the current conservatorship of the GSEs Sen. Mike Crapo and the Senate Banking Committee heard the testimony of Melvin Watt, Director, FHFA on the status of the housing finance system. Here’s what he had to say.
Read More »International Home Shoppers and U.S. Metros
Money from housing investors around the world continues to zero in on one particular U.S. region. But there's plenty of interest on the other side of the country too.
Read More »New Homes for Sale Near Decade High
Despite slipping in April, sales of new homes remained well above the levels seen last year. Experts weigh in on what the numbers say about the homebuying season.
Read More »Predicting the Housing Market and Economic Health
Where is the housing market headed and what trends are emerging? Experts weighed in with some interesting answers in a recent survey.
Read More »Home Construction vs. Inventory Shortage
New construction at a rapid pace is a must to close the widening supply-demand gap in the housing market. Experts weigh in on the factors impeding the construction sector from performing at par.
Read More »Home Search Moves Towards Pricier Options
A study found that listing prices and the budget quoted by homebuyers while searching for a home are moving closer. Does this trend signal relief for buyers looking at starter homes or is just a sign of shoppers giving up?
Read More »Confidence Slips Among Homeowners, Buyers
What are the reasons behind a drop in housing confidence among consumers? Here’s what a survey found.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Spotlight on New Home Sales
The Census Bureau will release its latest data on how sales of new homes performed and how much homes sold for during the period. Click through to learn what else is happening in The Week Ahead.
Read More »A Record-breaking Month for the Housing Market
Despite low inventory and high prices, April was a record-breaking month for the housing market according to a report. Here’s why.
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