The pandemic-driven recession of 2020 was unprecedented, and so is this next stage of economic recovery, the economic research team reports.
Read More »30-Somethings Are Most Likely to Relocate This Season
A recent report reveals this young and relatively affluent demographic will drive the market over the next few months.
Read More »Housing Market Potential Falls From Last Month’s Peak
An economist explains the modest dip, other factors adding fuel to the “housing-demand fire," and what it all means for the spring homebuying season.
Read More »Historic Housing Shortage Leads to Price Surge
Economists say winter storms, the Easter holiday, and an ongoing pandemic influenced the last month’s housing-market metrics.
Read More »What is Disrupting the Steady Climb of Mortgage Rates?
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.04%, another decrease this past week, according to Freddie Mac, which Thursday released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS). ...
Read More »Optimal Days to List a Home are Fast Approaching
In a market that belongs decidedly to the seller, there's no bad time to list a home, however, the data researchers at Realtor.com say there is an optimal ...
Read More »Analyzing the Swift ‘Shift in the Mortgage Originations Landscape’
An inaugural monthly market report reveals trends that analysts say are direct results of interest-rate increases.
Read More »How Weather Changes Could Impact Home Values
Many homeowners believe an increase in storms, extreme temperatures, wildfires, and rising sea levels warrant serious concern, and economists say that is valid.
Read More »Weekly Report Shows Dip in Purchase and Refi Applications
Elevated mortgage rates early in the week contributed to the decline in applications, economists say.
Read More »Mortgage Credit Availability Increases
Lending standards overall loosened during March, the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) from Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and Ellie Mae indicates. A decline in the MCAI indicates that ...
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