Persistently low inventory is defining this year’s housing market and contributing to slower sales, especially in the western region of the country, a report found. But here’s the silver lining for homeowners and sellers.
Read More »Freddie Weighs in on Housing Market Growth
A new Freddie Mac report suggests that the inventory pinch could subside if there was new construction. How will the growth in inventory impact home sales?
Read More »Why Are Existing Home Sales Underperforming?
There’s a persisting gap between actual existing home sales and their potential in an otherwise robust housing market, according to a report. Here are the factors responsible for the gap and ways to bridge it.
Read More »The Crucial Factor Impacting the U.S. Housing Market
A recent housing and mortgage market report looks at a “simple but powerful fact” that’s impacting the housing market today. What is the significance of this factor, especially in a market that is seeing a rapid rise in home prices?
Read More »Housing Supply Rises, But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
Inventory shortage challenges may be easing in the housing market, with second quarter housing supply rising for the first time since 2015, according to a report. But, it will take more than one spike for a sustained supply growth.
Read More »Home Prices vs. Housing Supply
A market report looking at home prices and inventory in New York found that inventory was rising as fast as housing prices in tony Manhattan. Here’s why.
Read More »Growth in Construction Jobs May Ease Inventory Shortage
The latest jobs data released by the Census Bureau points to a sustained growth in construction jobs. Here’s what experts think about how rising jobs can bring relief from inventory shortage in housing.
Read More »Where Home Listings Are Sizzling This Summer
Listed homes flew off the inventory list in these regions in June, according to a report on the nation’s hottest markets. Here’s a list of areas where home sales sizzled. And no, they’re not the usual suspects.
Read More »Homebuyer Demand is Rising, But Where are the Homes?
A recent report finds the number of people looking at homes is rising across the country. It’s just that the number of homes to choose from isn’t much. Here’s why.
Read More »How the U.S. Economy is Driving Housing Demand
On Tuesday, a webinar dwelled on the state of the housing market and trends to look out for in the near future. Here’s how the housing market performed in the first half of 2018 and what one can expect for the rest of the year.
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