With home prices continuing their upward march, a study found that fewer counties had homes where a median income family could afford to buy. Does this mean renting could soon become a cheaper option for many potential homebuyers?
Read More »2020: A Year of Change for the Housing Market?
Home price appreciation is slowing down, but we may not see the housing market flip in favor of the buyer until around 2020. See what experts have to say about the direction of the housing market.
Read More »The Economy and the Housing Market
The economy is improving, with quality of jobs increasing and incomes rising. However, the housing market has yet to catch up.
Read More »First-Time Buyers Drive Market Growth
A limited housing inventory did not seem to keep first time home buyers out of the market, according to a report. Here's how much of an impact have new buyers had on the housing market so far.
Read More »Home Prices Are Rising Slowly But Steadily
Much of the nation is seeing home price appreciation begin to slow down, according to a new report. Yet, some cities across the country are bucking this trend. Which cities are they?
Read More »Mortgage Payment Increases Outpace Home Sale Prices
The price of buying a home is rising, but interest rates are rising even faster, according to a study. See just how quickly the average mortgage payment is outpacing the average home price.
Read More »Is Home Price Appreciation at the Tipping Point?
The appreciation of home prices is slowing down, according to a new report. See how this moderation can impact the market.
Read More »What’s Holding Back Young American Homebuyers?
Millennials know that purchasing a home is a good investment, yet many young homebuyers are unprepared. A recent report recommended changes that can get this group back on the path to investing in real estate.
Read More »Examining the Gaps in Loan Application Denials
While it may be harder for some people to get a loan approved than others, a research looked at the correlation between loan denials and diverse groups of people. Turns out, the gap isn't as much when looked at from the point of view of creditworthiness.
Read More »The Housing Market in Q2
The latest FHFA Home Price Index indicated that home sale prices grew at a slower pace in the second quarter. Watch this video to learn more about the factors that impacted home price growth and the overall housing market during the quarter.
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