Tag Archives: Mortgage Rates

“Following the recent mortgage rate surge above 7%, real estate activity and consumer sentiment regarding the housing market took a nosedive,” said Selma Hepp, Interim Lead of the Office of the Chief Economist at CoreLogic.

Are rising mortgage rates still holding back prospective buyers? Click through to find out more on the latest in the buyer’s market.

According to Realtor.com's 2023 Housing Forecast, homebuyers won't find increased affordability in the coming year, as home prices aren't projected to decline nationwide amid the volatile market and rising mortgage rates.

A new FairPlay analysis of U.S. mortgage approvals reveals deep inequities in mortgage fairness over time, as data found that mortgage fairness for both applicants in a community declines as the population of Black and Native American residents increases.

A majority of Americans are delaying life events and activities due to rising inflation, according to a new study from Bankrate, which found that an estimated 53% of consumers have delayed a major financial milestone due to the state of the economy.

According to First American’s Chief Economist, two major hurdles stand in the way of homebuyers and affordable homes. Click through to find out what those obstacles are.

The Mortgage Bankers Association has released new data showing the national median mortgage payment rose to $2,012 in October, recording a slight climb from September. Meanwhile, median asking rents increased an estimated 6.2% between Q2 and Q3 of 2022.

Lasting more than a decade, the longest-running home price boom has come to an end, as new Research from American Enterprise Institute showed significant price declines from record peaks in almost all of the nation's 60 largest metros.

A recent Bank of America survey revealed that as inflation persists, an estimated 75% of young adults are seeking more ways to earn additional income, as challenges of achieving their financial goals remain constrained.

A new StorageCafé study showed the South dominated the list of the 20 most family-friendly cities, with the Lone Star State grabbing five spots in the rankings, as Plano, Texas, was named the best city in which to raise a family.