Freddie Mac reports that rates hit their highest mark since last July, yet at slightly above 3.0%, it sets the stage for a solid spring buyer's market.
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A new survey has concluded that an increasing number of Americans are opting to purchase homes over renting in an increasing number of metros nationwide.
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Mortgage rates hit their highest mark since August 2020 this week, but home shoppers continue to take advantage of record-low rates as the U.S. economy slowly comes back to life.
Read More »Economic Check In With Realtor.com’s Danielle Hale
In her latest video, Hale breaks down the recent Jobs report, how it is impacting Fed decision making, and what first-time homebuyers are seeing as advantages—and disadvantages—in the current market.
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What factors are driving the comparative drop in inventory since December 2019? Click through for full details.
Read More »2021 Prediction: Homebuying Will Go Back to Normal
Shelter-at-home orders and other measures were put in place just before springtime this year, which is usually the best time of year for listing and selling homes. However, ...
Read More »Why Have Pending Home Sales Declined?
The National Association for Realtors (NAR) released its latest Pending Home Sales Index for October today, showing that pending home sales experienced a slight decline in last month, ...
Read More »American Suburbs Where Buyers Can Get More for Less
According to a recent realtor.com report, suburbia is where the housing market is hottest right now. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a push for buyers to seek more ...
Read More »How Migration Trends Might Sway the Election
As city dwellers continue to leave urban centers behind, how might these shifts impact the results of November's Presidential election?
Read More »Housing Prices ‘Defy Logic’: Is Market ‘Too Hot’?
Why America is unlikely to see the housing-bubble pop it saw in 2008, according to industry experts.
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