Although women make up a higher share of college graduates, single female household heads still have substantially lower incomes and are more likely to raise children than single male household heads.
Read More »Rents Post First Annual Decline in Three Years
A new analysis of rent data from Redfin has found that the median asking rent fell 0.4% in March to the lowest level in 13 months, marking the first annual decline since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic.
Read More »Celebrating Fair Housing Month: Helping Potential Homebuyers
In recognition of Fair Housing Month, KeyBank is further committing to helping potential homebuyers make their dream of owning a home a reality by expanding its Special Purpose Credit Programs for qualifying properties in eligible communities.
Read More »TransUnion Brings Together Senior Leaders in Financial, Insurance Industries
At its inaugural Financial Inclusion Forum, TransUnion had a group of executives discuss ways to meet and engage consumers where they are on their financial journey, and to help create and deliver equitable products and services for them.
Read More »In Some U.S. States, Building A Home is Cheaper Than Buying
According to a new report, StorageCafe examines exactly where in the U.S. building a home is cheaper than buying, with South Atlantic and Western states like California topping the list.
Read More »Gen Z Homebuyers Prioritize Pets Over Partners
According to a new Zillow survey, Gen Z pet owners reported they would prefer to move if their home was no longer a good fit for their pet than if it was no longer working for their partner, while 55% of respondents said it was more important to have a pet-friendly home than a kid-friendly home.
Read More »Amid Market Concern, First-Time Buyers Maintain Optimistic Outlook
As homebuyers' perception of the economy and affordability continue to worsen, nearly 40% of Americans planning to buy their first home in 2023 revealed now is a good time to buy, as many continue to search for homes and save for downpayments.
Read More »Rate Lock Volumes Rise 43% in March
Rate lock dollar volumes jumped 43% month-over-month in March, driven by seasonal tailwinds, falling interest rates, and stronger purchase market performance, according to Black Knight.
Read More »Staying Put: What Homeowners Need to Age in Place
As many seniors expressed worry about high interest rates, some 90% said they still want to age in place, but a new Point study revealed mounting costs for home improvements may be necessary in order to stay put.
Read More »Supply Remains Limited as Pending Home Sales Decline 19% YoY
"The lack of new listings is also one reason why sales are down: Buyers can’t buy if sellers don’t want to sell,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.
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