With the dip in mortgage rates now surpassing a month, a slight uptick in mortgage apps has led to a recent stabilization in purchase demand.
Read More »Title Insurance Market Reflecting Changes in Real Estate
The title insurance industry generated $5.4 billion in title insurance premiums over the last year. Click through to see how those figures compare to those of years past.
Read More »Home-Flipping Rate Drops, Yet Still Post Strong Numbers
Flipping activity was among the highest on record during the third quarter, yet the number of flips decreased. Click through to find out what challenges are slowing flippers down.
Read More »How Many Renters Are Renewing Their Leases?
A new study from RentCafe breaks down that information and examines where the nation’s most competitive rental markets can be found.
Read More »Dreaming of a White Christmas? That’ll Cost You
The latest analysis from LendingTree revealed that homes in snow-heavy states cost nearly $57,000 more than those that see fewer winter flurries, but many homebuyers are willing to pay.
Read More »Drop in Rates Spurs Rise in Overall Mortgage App Volume
As the fixed-rate mortgage slips another week, the MBA reports that mortgage apps have risen week-over-week amid news of the Fed’s latest action to correct the nation’s inflationary concerns.
Read More »FOMC Hikes Rates for Seventh Time in 2022
This latest action by the Federal Reserve to raise rates is intended to remove money from the economy, reduce demand, and drive prices lower as inflation nears a 40-year high.
Read More »HUD Celebrates House America Program Success in Seattle
The Department recognizes federal, city, and county partners in the House America addressing homelessness and the affordable housing in the Emerald City.
Read More »Programs Working to Narrow Racial Homeownership Gaps
A Harvard University study revealed people of color are far less likely to own their homes than whites nationwide, as newly established special purpose credit programs aim to address policies and practices that have restricted homeownership by Black, Indigenous, and other minority households.
Read More »Rent Decreases in 14 Top Cities
“Rent growth is likely to continue cooling,” said Redfin Economics Research Lead Chen Zhao.
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