New data from Redfin's latest market report showed that homebuyers’ down payments doubled during the pandemic, and despite September revealing a slight decline from their peak in June, competition and increasing home prices continue to make it difficult for prospective buyers to afford homes.
Read More »Rent Growth Moderates for Third Consecutive Month
Rent growth is likely to keep slowing as rising interest rates continue to cool the economy, as asking rents climbed to a record high in August, while rent ...
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 »Lock Volume Plummets Nationwide on Rising Rates
Black Knight, Inc. has announced the release of its latest Originations Market Monitor report, looking at mortgage origination data through August month-end. Leveraging daily rate lock data from the Black Knight Optimal ...
Read More »Market Trends: Where’s the Best State to Retire?
Retirement often brings a slower pace of life, and choosing where to settle down can be a great decision. For this study, Bankrate considered some of soon-to-be retirees ...
Read More »House-Hunting Process Wearing on Renters
According to a new Zillow report, finding and landing a rental is stressing Americans out nationwide. The typical monthly rent in the U.S. has soared to a record ...
Read More »Top 5 Markets for the Degree-Holding Homebuyer
A recent report discovers which cities are most suitable for recent college grads—considering factors such as affordability, population, and job growth. Which market ranked No. 1?
Read More »Tampa, Dallas Top Single-Family Housing List
According to new rankings, Tampa, Florida, has the best single-family housing market in the country. Dallas; Las Vegas; Columbus, Ohio; and Jacksonville, Florida also made the top five. All had strong demand, home price appreciation, and economic growth.
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