Potential is defined as the latent ability for a thing to develop into something bigger in the future. Currently, the housing market is trying to find a new ...
Read More »Inflationary Concerns Spur Homebuyer Hesitation
A recent Quicken survey found that 21% of those polled planned to buy a first or new house in 2022, with 69% of that segment now reconsidering that move.
Read More »Generation Gap: How Americans’ Preferred Housing Styles Vary by Age
As homebuyers continue their house hunt, finding a home that’s perfect is not just about the right timing and price —it’s also about finding the right style. HomeAdvisor ...
Read More »Housing Experts Take to Capitol Hill to Address Affordability
A recent Senate Banking Committee hearing addressed the nation’s homeownership gap, and provided recommendations on how to mend a market in peril.
Read More »More Homebuyers Taking up ARMs
Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains why current conditions mean adjustable-rate mortgages “could be a game-changer for many first-time homebuyers."
Read More »Pending Home Sales Numbers Take a Hit
As costs continue to rise and buyers are priced out of their local market, Redfin has found that the length of time a home is on the market ...
Read More »Mortgage Rates on the Rise in Advance of Fed Meeting
With the Federal Reserve expected to take further action to address continued inflationary concerns, mortgage rates rose for the second consecutive week amidst softening market demand.
Read More »Homebuyer Assistance Programs Continue to Grow
During a quarter of difficult buying conditions, Down Payment Resource’s Q2 2022 HPI report shows sufficient growth in homebuying assistance programs for the third consecutive quarter, despite economic conditions limiting available funding.
Read More »Renting Remains Most Affordable Option in Major Metros
In 38 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, the monthly cost of renting a home is lower than buying a starter home. The median listed rent across these 50 analyzed metros was $1,876, growing by 14.1% during June 2021.
Read More »Fannie Mae Predicts Recession Conditions in Early 2023
The research arm of Fannie Mae has moved its recession prediction from the second to the first quarter of 2023. Here are insights from Chief Economist Doug Duncan.
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