The July National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has reported a builder confidence in the ...
Read More »Fannie Weighs in on Housing and Economy
The economic numbers in the second quarter of 2018 were quite solid, according to a new report by Fannie Mae. But is this growth sustainable?
Read More »Aging Baby Boomers and the Housing Market?
Accounting for 46 million homes, the baby boomer generation is beginning to enter the age when many leave the housing market. Here’s what a Fannie Mae study found on who would take the place of these aging homeowners.
Read More »Housing Supply Rises, But Don’t Celebrate Just Yet
Inventory shortage challenges may be easing in the housing market, with second quarter housing supply rising for the first time since 2015, according to a report. But, it will take more than one spike for a sustained supply growth.
Read More »Luxury Homes Market on the Rise
Sales and for high-end properties are surging, according to a report. Which cities saw prices for luxury properties accelerate?
Read More »Homebuyer Demand for Air Conditioning Heats Up
Once considered a luxury feature, in-home AC systems are becoming a must amid the nation’s recent string of unseasonably hot summers, according to a report. And homebuyers are willing to pay a premium to keep their cool.
Read More »The Ebbing Appeal of Waterfront Homes
A new report shows that while people still like to live at water's edge, they're apparently rethinking whether it's worth buying a home. Here’s why.
Read More »Home Wasn’t Built in a Day
From permit stage to home sweet home, it took an average of 7.5 months to complete construction of a single-family house last year, an annual survey reveals, but some U.S. regions saw that wait time reach into the double digits.
Read More »10 Fastest Appreciating Housing Markets in the U.S.
A new report has found that home prices in five states are appreciating much faster than the rest of the country. Which are these states?
Read More »Can Home Equity Solve Rising Debt for Consumers?
A third of Americans are losing their sleep over rising debt, but don’t know how to solve the problem, according to a survey. Here’s one way they can optimize their finances.
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