Continuing a pattern of recent rises and declines over the last few months, existing home sales dropped in February 2022 according to the Existing Home Sales Report from ...
Read More »The Week Ahead: Senate Examines the Appraisal Process
The Senate Banking Committee will take a deep dive into appraisal equity, and the implementation of programs and policies related to fair housing and economic opportunities.
Read More »Analyzing Racial Disparities in Hispanic American Households
Latinos are predicted to account for 70% of new homeowners over the next 20 years, as they target generational wealth and long-term homeownership.
Read More »Affordability Issues Remain an Obstacle for Homebuyers
According to a new survey from TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, first-time homebuyers are feeling anxious and unprepared in this highly competitive housing market. TD's First-Time Homebuyer ...
Read More »New Residential Construction Statistics for February 2022 Are In
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development have released their new residential construction statistics for February 2022, which found that privately‐owned housing starts ...
Read More »Mortgage Rates Cross the 4% Mark
For the first time since May of 2019, mortgage rates have risen above the 4% mark, on the heels of news that the Federal Reserve has upped short-term rates.
Read More »Consumers Reflect on “The New Normal” Post-Pandemic
The “pandemic era” has buyers and sellers adapting to a new way of life, while Millennials and Gen Z are seeking more space and a healthy work-life balance.
Read More »Rise in Rates Brings Another Dip in Refi Apps
Overall mortgage application volume fell week-over-week, as investors continue to weigh the impact of rapidly increasing inflation nationwide.
Read More »Fed Raises Rates for First Time in Four Years
It has been 732 days since the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) cut interest rates in an emergency meeting in light of the then-blossoming COVID-19 pandemic. But all ...
Read More »Median Home Prices Hit New Record-High
According to a new report from Redfin, some 60% of homes that went under contract during the four-week period ending March 6 found a buyer within two weeks—an ...
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