According to a new report from Redfin, the Homebuyer Demand Index revealed declining rates have lured some homebuyers back into the housing market, with the typical home’s time on market rising at its fastest annual pace on record.
Read More »Current Homebuyers Losing More Than Buying Power
Aggressive rate hikes coupled with sky-high home prices mean buyers are bleeding money.
Read More »Study Finds More Than Half of U.S. Considering a Move
The latest market analysis from CraftJack reveals that the number one reason Americans move is for a job, but many are seeking a lower cost of living and a warmer climate. Click through to learn which states Americans are most moving to and from, as well as why the cost of moving is deterring so many homebuyers.
Read More »Inventory Two-Step: New For-Sale Listings Continue to Drop
According to Zillow's latest market report, inventory levels are up 3% from 2021, leaving more options for buyers and more competitive pressure on sellers. However, new for-sale listings saw an 11.4% drop from August, marking the third straight month of double-digit declines.
Read More »Consumer, Median Mortgage Payments Rise in September
As escrow and title payments turned negative in 2022, new data from Bank of America showed that median mortgage payments rose nearly 9% in September, while total payments increased 10% year-over-year.
Read More »Homebuyers Find More Options in Fall
Since the start of the pandemic, homes have been in high demand leading to fierce competition, rapidly depleting inventory, soaring prices, and a swift market pace. Realtor.com recently ...
Read More »The Black-White Affordability Gap for Renters Widened in 2020
New experimental data from the American Community Survey revealed that cost burdens rose the fastest among families headed by a Black person, as Black renter household rates increased an overall 3.5 percentage points, reaching 51% in 2020.
Read More »High Prices, Mortgage Rates Pushing Buyers Toward More Affordable Areas
New data from Redfin recently revealed that buyers are seeking out less expensive areas like Tampa and San Antonio due to the surging cost of housing and other goods, limiting their ability to purchase homes in many U.S. cities.
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 »Mortgage Rates Take ‘Sharp Drop’ Week-Over-Week
Fixed-rate mortgages took a 0.40% dip this week on the heels of recent volatility of the 10-year Treasury yield.
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