Although affordability hang-ups remain, changes in the housing market over the past year have opened new doors for first-time homebuyers to save for non-traditional down payments.
Read More »Factors Influencing Young Adults’ Saving and Buying Behaviors
Researchers say purchasing a home is a priority for many millennials and generation Zers–here are some of the things driving their decisions.
Read More »An Uphill Journey
Halfway into 2021, lenders face new regulations, a new administration, and other major changes.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Shift Gears
For the first time in 10 weeks, mortgage rates have risen above the 3% mark, with forecasters projecting a gradual rise in rates to close out 2021.
Read More »Remote Work Drives Interest in Second Homes
The demand for vacation and second home sales is outpacing the overall growth in existing-home sales, according to a new survey.
Read More »Demand for All-Digital Mortgages Grows
More homebuyers are embracing tech tools in the home shopping and home search process, as lenders continue to take measures toward a fully electronic experience.
Read More »Sales Tactics for a Tight Market
As an increasing number competes for shrinking inventory, more and more are resorting to inventive ways to land the home of their dreams.
Read More »Sub-3% Rates a Non-Factor on Mortgage Apps
Mortgage applications are slipping, as the war between low rates and affordability continues in the nation’s housing market.
Read More »Rise in Home Prices Augments March Listings
The answer to a constricted supply of homes may lie in an increase in prices, as those looking to cash in are selling and padding the number of listings nationwide.
Read More »Telework Fuels the Need for Increased Housing Inventory
A steady rise in the economy will bring more buyers to the market, as sellers are cashing in on buyers seeking larger spaces to accommodate their work from home situations in the new norm.
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