Market Trends

“The stark difference in home-price dynamics between the Bay Area and Miami may be a reflection of a long-term, pandemic-fueled shift in where people choose to live,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.

“Although buyers, sellers, and builders are all more optimistic about the housing market, asking home price growth is easing and the typical home sales price is slipping. These point to the nudge that buyers need to act on their improving outlook,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale.

A panel of experts will discuss the reach of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, a measure that requires financial institutions to collect and report data on small business loans, in the next chapter of the Five Star Institute Webinar Series.

In Q1 of 2023, typical home values in Opportunity Zones continued to fall below those in most other neighborhoods around the nation, according to ATTOM's new analysis.

Monthly housing payments have reached a record-high of $2,614, as mortgage rates climbed to 7.12%, pricing out many homebuyers with tight budgets, according to Redfin.

A Harvard University study reveals the nation’s homes are older today than at any time ever recorded, and remain in dire need of critical maintenance.

A new report finds that labor issues continue to be a concern in the industry, with a decreased skilled labor pool magnified by an increase in the number and size of certain projects.

Effective July 31, the Texas-based bank will shut down its mortgage origination business, and shift its focus towards full-service banking and mortgage servicing options.

Data culled from the 2020 Census Demographic Profile and Demographic and Housing Characteristics File has found that West Virginia and Maine reported the highest homeownership rates in 2020, while the District of Columbia reported the lowest homeownership rate nationwide.

“Homebuyer affordability eroded further in April, with both the typical borrower monthly payment and median purchase amount rising due to higher rates and home prices,” said Edward Seiler, MBA's Associate VP, Housing Economics, and Executive Director, Research Institute for Housing America.