The widespread, pandemic-driven move to digital solutions is a change that is likely here to stay, according to CoreLogic experts. A new report revealed just how the homebuying process is evolving.
Read More »Home Sales Slump as November Marks Biggest Decline on Record
An uptick in mortgage rates in November caused sales and prices to slow, but experts say there are early signs that housing demand may be creeping back around.
Read More »On the Move: Where and Why Americans Moved in 2022
Southeastern states are seeing a high percentage of movers, according to a new report from United Van Lines. Click here to learn where and why Americans are migrating nationwide.
Read More »Expanding Black Immigrant Homeownership Opportunities
Looking at Black immigration and homeownership nationwide, a new study from the Joint Center of Housing Studies revealed that in many states, immigrants make up high shares of all Black households.
Read More »Mortgage Rates May Experience Decline in Late 2023
According to Chief Economist Mark Fleming, if inflation decelerates toward the Fed’s target range in the second half of 2023, as is currently expected, it’s possible that mortgage rates may decline modestly in the latter half of the year.
Read More »Credit Scores Improving Nationwide
A new study from QuoteWizard showed credit scores increased significantly during the first year of the pandemic, with the average American credit score bumping up by half a percent between 2020 and 2021.
Read More »Experts Predict Home Prices to Fall YoY Nationwide in 2023
According to a new LendingTree study, a combination of relatively high rates and weak homebuyer demand will likely cause a gradual decline in prices nationwide in 2023. Click to see what else experts predict this year.
Read More »Sellers Grant Record Share of Concessions to Homebuyers in Q4
A new report from Redfin revealed homebuyers received concessions such as money for repairs and mortgage-rate buydowns in a record 42% of home sales in the fourth quarter, up 11% from a year earlier and marking the highest share of any three-month period recorded.
Read More »States With the Most Energy-Efficient Homes
Among the metros analyzed in the latest study from Porch, Kalamazoo-Portage, Michigan has the highest percentage of green homes in the nation, while metros like Seattle and Chicago are among the lowest.
Read More »Baseline Conforming Loan Limit in High-Cost Areas Tops $1M
According to a new Zillow report, conforming loan updates could open more home options for homebuyers shopping at higher price points and looking to avoid the additional fees of a jumbo loan.
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