After a slight rise last week, mortgage rates have plateaued as a shift in inventory and pricing is offering more choices for buyers, along with more approachable prices.
Read More »‘Astonishing’ Price Growth Continues, Demand Softens
Despite seeing enormous increases, economists also report less competition and more indicators of stabilization in coming months.
Read More »Purchase and Refi App Volume Slips
After a slight uptick last week, mortgage application volume fell this week, as rates began to rise and fear over rising COIVD cases overshadowed strong jobs reports.
Read More »Soaring Prices Force Prospective Vacation-Home Buyers to Reconsider
After nearly a year of surging activity, interest in vacation and second homes has tailed off for the second consecutive month, falling 21% YoY in July.
Read More »Market Stabilizes, Bidding Wars Slow
Agents in fiercely competitive metros report buyers making requests that were "unheard of" months ago and easing inflow with a return to office work.
Read More »Purchase Apps Fall, Refi Apps Level Off
Even with rates still below the 3% mark, purchase applications slid week-over-week, as affordability issues continue to factor into homebuyers’ decision-making process.
Read More »Pending Home Sales Post 7% YoY Increase in June
Both competition and the speed with which homes have been selling have passed their previous record-high peaks. However, most homes are still selling within two weeks and for more than list price.
Read More »High Prices Are Causing Homebuyers to Retreat
A new study found that pending home sales fell in June, with record low rates not enough to lure potential homebuyers to a market currently experiencing a spike in prices.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Shift Slightly Upward
After falling incrementally over the past month, mortgage rates climbed yet remained below the 3% mark for the fifth consecutive week.
Read More »Affordability Challenges Continue to Haunt Homebuyers
Housing affordability is on the decline for the third consecutive month, continuing to walk the fine line between supply and material issues and overall demand.
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