Inflationary concerns and the Ukrainian conflict are factoring into mortgage rate volatility that is forecast to continue in the short-term.
Read More »Supply Constraints, Inflationary Impacts, and the Housing Market
In the early months of 2022, many of the conditions that impacted the market in 2021 will continue to play a role. However, there are also some new developments that promise to affect the market.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Climb for the Second Consecutive Week
After weeks of hovering just above the 3% mark, mortgage rates changed course for the second straight week, reaching highs last seen prior to the pandemic.
Read More »Inflation Impeding Prospective Home Buyers and Sellers
A new report from Redfin has found that nearly 10% of survey respondents are cancelling their plans to buy or sell a home due to inflation.
Read More »Gauging Housing Affordability and Inflation
While home prices have increased nominally, find out why, when adjusted for inflation, affordability has increased for the first time in years.
Read More »Analyzing Consumer Predictions for Home Prices
According to homebuyers, home prices aren't predicted to change much, but lenders are more optimistic. Learn more here.
Read More »Freddie Weighs in on the Housing Market
Here’s what a Freddie Mac report recommended to ensure a robust future of the housing market that saw a subdued growth over the past quarter.
Read More »Mortgage Payment Increases Outpace Home Sale Prices
The price of buying a home is rising, but interest rates are rising even faster, according to a study. See just how quickly the average mortgage payment is outpacing the average home price.
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 »Fannie Predicts Economic Headwinds and Opportunities for 2018
The latest Fannie Mae Economic and Housing Outlook is generally positive about the economy and housing market’s growth in 2018. But what troubles does it foresee next year? Click through to learn more.
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