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According to a new report by J.D. Power, mortgage lenders are struggling to stand out as demand continues to plummet and rates increase, resulting in higher customer expectations and increased competition.

According to the latest Redfin analysis, a surge in construction during the pandemic boom resulted in nationwide inventory growth, as the share of single-family homes is up 25% from Q3 of 2021.

Many Americans who were priced out of California moved in search of more affordable housing during the pandemic buying frenzy. The latest analysis from Redfin reports Nevada and Arizona lost Democrats but gained Independents as Californians migrated to majority-Republican states.

According to a new survey analysis from the National Association of Realtors, while the share of first-time homebuyers has dropped to record lows, the share of homes purchased in small towns and rural areas reached record highs.

According to October’s Monthly Housing Market Trends Report from Realtor.com, data showed nationwide inventory of active listings grew 33.5% year-over-year to a two-year high.

Although homes are staying on the market longer compared to last year, numbers are still moving faster than pre-pandemic norms. Meanwhile, homebuyers nationwide are pulling back or halting their home searches due to affordability constraints.

A new study from LendingTree found that mobile homes are much less expensive than single-family homes, offering homebuyers a cheaper alternative in purchasing. However, data revealed that mobile homes appreciated in value almost as quickly as single-family homes nationwide from 2016 to 2021.

The latest analysis from the National Association of Realtors revealed pending home sales slipped in September, down 10.2% from August, decreasing in all regions compared to 2021.

Mortgage affordability has worsened coast-to-coast, rising to 30.2% nationwide. New data from Zillow reveals that housing affordability is now the worst it has been in several years, leaving many households cost-burdened.

The latest analysis from First American Financial revealed that millennials are the most educated generation in American history, with nearly 40% possessing a bachelor’s degree or more, as those with higher education remain more likely to obtain homeownership.