While Beyoncé's smash hit "Single Ladies" highlighted the importance of women's independence, a new LendingTree study revealed that, although they make less in earnings, single women now own more homes than single men throughout the U.S.
Read More »The Growing Value of Owner-Occupied Homes
A new LendingTree study revealed the total value of owner-occupied housing units in the 50 largest U.S. metros, but just how much are all those American homes worth?
Read More »2024 Housing and Economic Conditions: Headed in the Right Direction?
According to a new LendingTree study, rates began to trend in the right direction after peaking in October, with the average rate for 30-year fixed mortgages falling to below 7.00% by December, ending the year more than a percentage point lower than their 2023 peak. But will economic conditions continue to ease in 2024?
Read More »Measuring the Effect of Snow on Home Values
New data from LendingTree has found a slight positive correlation between home values and the amount of snowfall, however, expensive real estate is not exclusive to snowy parts of the country.
Read More »Will the Housing Market Crash Next Year?
A new LendingTree report revealed how consumers feel about current market conditions, the likelihood of the market crashing in 2024, and just how many are actively hoping it does.
Read More »Homes Becoming More Out of Reach, Even for Top-Earners
The combination of the affordability crisis and 8% mortgage rates are a problem not just for the middle class, but high-income earners as well. Read a new analysis of where homebuyer money stretches the furthest by clicking through.
Read More »With Down Payments Topping $84K, Here’s Where Your Money Goes Furthest
Even though zero-down-payment programs exist, the more a person can put down on a home, the more likely they are to get approved for a mortgage and/or be offered a lower interest rate. But as with many things, it comes down to location, location, location...
Read More »The Bank of Mom and Dad Growing in Popularity for Down Payments
Saving for a standard 20% down payment can take years, but many homebuyers today are turning to family members to expedite the process.
Read More »Home Improvement Projects Gain in Popularity
As mortgage rates remain historically high and the nation’s housing supply low, LendingTree has found that many homeowners are opting to tackle home improvement tasks, with nearly 70% having started or completed various projects over the past year.
Read More »As Equity Grows, So Does the Popularity of Home Equity Loans
An analysis of 580k home equity loans by LendingTree showed that cash-back levels vary from state to state.
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