Inventory is tight, which is driving more buyers to pay cash for their homes instead of taking more traditional avenues to secure a loan. See what’s driving this trend here.
Read More »FHFA: Chocked Full of News
The FHFA had much to report on Thursday, including announcing the extension of HARP. Take a look at what all is going on at the agency.
Read More »Summer Slump
Data analyzed from 54 metros points toward a dip in sales, but how long will it last?
Read More »Strong Economic Growth on the Horizon
According to a new report from Fannie Mae, the U.S. is still poised for strong economic growth this year, despite lower-than-projected numbers during the first two quarters. How much will it grow exactly? Read on to find out.
Read More »The Home Price Eclipse
The current imbalance of supply and demand in the housing market has caused second quarter home price results to continue on its path, overshadowing 2016 numbers. However, could these numbers point to crisis?
Read More »Optimism Rising
There are many factors that contribute to the housing inventory shortage, but homebuilder’s aren’t discouraged. Read on to see their sentiment.
Read More »Top 10 Cities for Retired Homebuyers
Regardless of one’s age, it is general knowledge that planning ahead, and as early as possible, for a future of financial security is important. This rule of thumb ...
Read More »Goldberg: We Don’t Get the Luxury of Sitting Back Anymore
In his first live interview, Bob Goldberg, new CEO of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) discussed what he would like to do differently when it comes to innovation in the real estate market.
Read More »The Housing and Construction Conundrum
The construction industry is lagging behind despite home prices being close to pre-recession peaks. Homebuilders say labor shortage is to blame, but income for workers hasn’t changed since 2006. If they increase wages, then home prices would go beyond buyers reach. So what can be done?
Read More »Housing is Affordable, But Consumers May Not Feel It
Housing has been reaching record affordability, but a recent perspectives blog proposed the question: why doesn’t it feel that way? Apparently, it’s due to three reasons.
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