An uptick in new listings is like "a little bit of rain in this inventory drought," say real estate economists.
Read More »Homebuyers Paying Less for Short Commute
Data shows telework trends affecting traffic patterns and thereby reducing the premium placed on proximity to the office.
Read More »New Home Purchase Apps Fall 23.8% YoY in June
June home sales suffered for the third straight month, due to a rise in regulatory costs, high-priced materials, and a lack of labor.
Read More »Despite Lack of Inventory, Existing Home Sales Up in June
Improvements in housing supply has led to a rise in listings, resulting in an uptick in sales.
Read More »Friendliest Cities for Less-Experienced Borrowers
Analysts ranked the most favorable metros for first timer homebuyers, weighing average down payments, debt-to-income ratio, and more.
Read More »Mortgage Rates Continue a Downward Spiral
As rates continue to drop, many homeowners are finding themselves unable to take advantage in the purchase market as low inventory continues to outpace demand.
Read More »Mortgage Apps Continue to See-Saw
The up again/down again world of mortgage applications continued this week, dropping after a week of upticks.
Read More »Buyers Turn to Condominiums
House hunters who have found the cost of single-family homes prohibitive are opting for condos, pushing up prices and competition in that market.
Read More »States Where Homeowners are Cashing in on Equity
Older borrowers are taking advantage of reverse mortgages in a housing market where equity has more than doubled over the past decade.
Read More »How Telecommuting Drives Homebuyer Migration Trends
Interest in cross-metro relocation waned slightly on a quarterly basis, but economists expect it to remain high for the foreseeable future.
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