Tag Archives: Potential Homebuyers

While the average U.S. state experienced more than a 3% increase in home prices last year, a new study from the New Jersey Real Estate Network revealed the states where prices rose the highest in 2023 and how it affected prospective homebuyers.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Realtor.com has released its Monthly Housing Market Trends Report for December, which revealed that while the share of active listings on the market remains low compared to pre-pandemic levels, an uptick in inventory could mean a broader range of homes for homebuyers to choose from.

Freddie Mac reports a slight one basis-point rise in the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage to begin 2024, with rates moving sideways as the market digests incoming economic data for the new year. Here’s what they expect for the months ahead.

The path to homeownership is becoming increasingly challenging for Americans nationwide, but how much can potential homebuyers afford to spend on a home in today's market? A new Point2 study showed that the median home price is now twice what the average buyer can afford, posing even more financial barriers for those seeking the American Dream.

Millennials and Gen Zers face many obstacles in their pursuit of the American Dream, including mortgage rates hitting a 23-year high. Click through to read what a new Chase survey reveals the challenges facing younger consumers and how they are shaping their attitudes towards homeownership.

New findings from Fannie Mae’s HSPI revealed consumers are increasingly expressing “pessimism toward the larger economy this month, in addition to their ongoing frustration with the housing market,” said Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae Senior VP and Chief Economist.