In a new report, the National Association of Realtors revealed what a government shutdown would mean for the real estate industry, including the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs nationwide.
Read More »Homeownership Access Remains Hampered by High Home Prices
According to a new survey from Arrived, Americans are seeking financial security and stability from homeownership, but many remain hindered by unaffordability. Nearly 80% of Gen Zers report home prices are their biggest barrier to entering the housing market and purchasing a home.
Read More »How Digitalization Is Transforming Residential Real Estate
The number of investors using digitalization to buy newly available single-family homes is growing, as a new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies shows how the use of data analytics is transforming how residential real estate is bought and sold.
Read More »Nearly a Quarter of Homebuyers Looking to Migrate Between Metros
Though high mortgage rates and economic inflation are discouraging many Americans from moving, among the people who are still buying homes, one in four are searching outside of their hometown in relatively affordable areas and hotspots like Las Vegas and Florida.
Read More »How Many Renters Are Renewing Their Leases?
A new study from RentCafe breaks down that information and examines where the nation’s most competitive rental markets can be found.
Read More »Dreaming of a White Christmas? That’ll Cost You
The latest analysis from LendingTree revealed that homes in snow-heavy states cost nearly $57,000 more than those that see fewer winter flurries, but many homebuyers are willing to pay.
Read More »Economy Hindering Americans from Milestone Purchases, Financial Goals
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.
Read More »Rising Rates, Home Prices Reduce Housing Affordability in Q3
Affordability continued to hamper first-time buyers looking to purchase a home during Q3. A new report revealed single-family existing-home sales prices grew in nearly every metro analyzed, with the national median home price climbing nearly 9% from 2021.
Read More »The Path to Real Estate Success
"In a shifting and ultra-competitive marketplace, with twice as many real estate agents than listings, having insights from experienced agents—80% of whom are confident about making it long term as an agent—about what works best to power business growth has never been more valuable," said Donna August, VP of B2B Marketing at Realtor.com.
Read More »Buyer Demand Softens as Homes Linger on Market
Although homes are staying on the market longer compared to last year, numbers are still moving faster than pre-pandemic norms. Meanwhile, homebuyers nationwide are pulling back or halting their home searches due to affordability constraints.
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