PWC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate report examines this and other factors, as well as the possible implications the many Americans not returning to their physical offices may have on commercial real estate.
Read More »Buyers Looking Forward to Homeownership in 2024
According to a new Realtor.com survey, while 2024 is expected to remain a challenging year for homebuyers, nearly all first-time homebuyers overwhelmingly feel that they’ll be able to afford a home within their lifetime.
Read More »Mortgage Payments Dip as Lock-In Effect Eases
More home sellers are listing their homes in the New Year, according to a new Redfin report, as mortgage applications tick upwards from last year’s levels while monthly housing payments decline from their all-time high recorded in October 2023.
Read More »Record Multifamily Unit Completions Fuel Imbalance Between Supply and Demand
While the multifamily market rebounded in 2023, a record number of units were also completed, causing the vacancy rate to rise in December, according to a new report from Apartments.com.
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 »How Many U.S. Households Are Considered ‘House Poor’?
According to a new Creditnews report, the number of American households considered "house poor" varies by state, with 17 exceeding the national average, as housing affordability continues to put financial pressure on prospective homebuyers and homeowners alike.
Read More »Accessory Dwelling Units Offer Relief from Housing-Related Challenges
Accessory Dwelling Units, known as ADUs, are small, independent units that are inside of, attached to, or detached from a primary residence, and a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies revealed they may have the potential to address housing-related challenges like affordability, equity, and environmental issues.
Read More »Consumers Reveal Their 2024 Mortgage Rate Expectations
The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index revealed consumers' optimism surrounding mortgage rates surged in December, and according to Mark Palim, VP and Deputy Chief Economist at Fannie Mae, "a more optimistic rate outlook among consumers may signal an expectation that home affordability pressures will ease in 2024."
Read More »Will Housing Affordability Improve in 2024?
Housing costs reached record highs for homebuyers and renters in 2023, but affordability is projected to improve this year. A new Zillow report shares predictions for the hottest housing markets of 2024.
Read More »Purchase Mortgage Apps Jumped in November
First American's latest Potential Home Sales Model revealed mortgage rates declined in November, "igniting cautious optimism in the industry.”
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