The most recent numbers for sales of new single-family homes were solid, but are still far off where some in the industry think they should be.
Read More »Affordability Reigns in Major Markets
On an adjusted basis, housing is actually becoming more affordable, according to one analysis.
Read More »Demand Surges to Three-Year High
Demand for single-family housing has spiked while supply remains short.
Read More »Home Price Appreciation Regains Momentum
The pace of home price appreciation slowed somewhat at the beginning of 2016, but in the last few months it has increased. What factors were behind the faster rates of appreciation?
Read More »‘As-Is’ Homes are Gaining a Higher Market Share
What factors are behind the rising popularity of single-family homes labeled "fixer-uppers"?
Read More »Global Firm to Acquire Genworth Financial
China Oceanwide and Genworth Financial have reached an agreement under which China Oceanwide is to acquire all of Genworth's outstanding shares. What all is involved in this transaction?
Read More »The Top Single-Family Housing Markets Are . . .
One state leads the nation in markets for single-family homes heading into the fall despite the trouble it has had with its housing industry.
Read More »The Youth Movement Among First-Time Homebuyers
The average age range of the first-time home buyer has been skewing younger since the start of the new millennium.
Read More »The Trouble With Rural Housing Is . . .
Population growth in rural areas over the next 15 years will be mostly elderly citizens. But the houses are aging, too, and the rural housing stock is currently not friendly to populations that want to age in place. What steps can be taken to remedy the issue?
Read More »Freddie Mac: Expect Less Refi Activity in 2017
Mortgage markets are doing well, but don’t take anything for granted, according to Freddie Mac's latest outlook.
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