Macroeconomic and financial analyst joins U.S. Bank to focus on the factors trending in the mortgage marketplace.
Read More »Purchase and Refi Apps Bounce Back
After a few weeks of declines, mortgage application volume took a giant step forward, as rates continue to dip below the 3% mark.
Read More »Demand for Second-Homes Wanes
Following a yearlong boom, real estate economists see signs of the surge in vacation-house mortgages subsiding.
Read More »Despite Obstacles, First-Time Homebuyers Still Motivated to Buy
A new study by Chase has found that amid income fluctuations of the past year, more are still likely to purchase a home this year following the pandemic.
Read More »New Homeowners Surprised by Unexpected Costs
If the sticker shock of a new home isn’t jarring alone, an analysis of home projects has found that a typical home can require an additional $30K on top of the sale.
Read More »Ranked: Best Places to Live
For a second consecutive year, Boulder, Colorado took top spot in the U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Places to Live in the United States" list. The ...
Read More »Bidding Wars Begin to Cool Down
Redfin reports that the bidding-war rate remains higher than it was a year ago, but has dropped to 65% from its peak earlier this year.
Read More »What Homebuyers Want, Based on Popular Listing Keywords
House hunters still care about granite countertops and hardwood floors, but privacy and space seem to matter more, a study revealed.
Read More »Strong Family Aid Boosting Hispanic Homeownership Rate
A new Redfin analysis finds that through a strong support network, an increasing number of Hispanic homebuyers are achieving the American Dream of homeownership.
Read More »Rate Locks Climbed Last Month
However, the refinance share of the market dropped and accounted for less than half of June's origination activity, analysts explain.
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