“First-time homebuyers are active and those entering the market have an edge as sellers are negotiating more and giving buyers a chance,” said RE/MAX President and CEO Nick Bailey.
Read More »30-Year Mortgage Stands at 6.39%
According to new research from Redfin, the historic drop in active listings due to the “lock-in” effect is bringing back the pandemic trend of bidding wars as homeseekers compete for a shrinking share of homes.
Read More »Home Sales Show Strong Increase Over January
While overall home sales remain down 24.4% year-over-year, February home sales increased nearly 17% from January, according to the RE/MAX National Housing Report.
Read More »Historic Drop in Mortgage Rates
“The historic drop in mortgage rates is a tick in the ‘good news’ box for the housing market, as lower rates deliver an immediate win for prospective buyers’ pocketbooks,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »Mortgage Contract Activity Drops 30%
“Mortgage rates may take longer to come down than many have expected, which means housing trends could continue to worsen as the economy adjusts to higher rates,” said Taylor Marr, Redfin’s Deputy Chief Economist.
Read More »Inventory Levels Creep Upwards
"After a sustained period of quick sales that kept the housing cupboard relatively bare, a supply of two months presents a lot more options for homebuyers," said Nick Bailey, RE/MAX President and CEO.
Read More »Buyers Endure Significant Stress While Acquiring a Home
The newest national survey of new homeowners commissioned by U.S News & World 360 Report Reviews found that a majority of new homeowners who purchased a home since the ...
Read More »The Median Home Now Costs a Record $416,000
The National Association of Realtors’ latest Existing Home Sales Report shows that home prices have now increased for 124 consecutive months.
Read More »House Price Appreciation Sets Record for Third Consecutive Month
U.S. home price appreciation reached 20.7% in August 2021, marking the third straight month it has reached a new record mark, according to the latest findings by First American.
Read More »Housing Market in California Far From Golden
The Orange County Register reports that although home prices in California may be stabilizing, the Golden State faces a “severe housing crisis.” According to the report, just 30% ...
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