Accounting for 1% of U.S. home sales for the first time in history, the increase in instant buying indicates sellers' desire for "more certainty and less stress," experts say.
Read More »Despite Rise in Inventory, Mortgage Application Volume Declines
Purchase apps have slid week-over-week, while the demand for refis has leveled off, as August saw a boost in the supply of homes nationwide.
Read More »Tappable Homeowner Equity Skyrocketing
Here is why economists believe these "astonishing" gains could be "a key driver in the nation's overall COVID-19 economic recovery."
Read More »Home Prices Hit 45-Year High
Economists say the growth has far exceeded income growth and eroded affordability. Here's what that might mean for the market in coming months.
Read More »FHFA Directs GSEs to Address Homeownership Barriers
By the end of 2021, Fannie and Freddie must submit Equitable Housing Finance Plans, part of a collaborative initiative to close America's racial wealth gap.
Read More »Residential Construction Continues Shift to Suburbs
A new study has found that lower land and labor costs, combined with a reduction in regulatory red tape in the suburbs has made it more appealing to build in these communities nationwide.
Read More »Homebuyer Optimism Increases
Experts say the rise in hopefulness among potential purchasers is slight, perhaps dampened by consumer concerns about inflation and the Delta variant.
Read More »Virginia Tops List for First-Time Homebuyers
A new study ranks three separate cities in Virginia as the best places for first-time homebuyers. The study compares 300 cities of varying sizes, scoring them in 22 separate categories.
Read More »Where Are Older and Younger Americans Settling?
An analysis of Census Bureau data has found that older homeowners are heading to the Sunshine State, while younger homeowners are calling the Lone Star State “home.”
Read More »Angel Oak Continues Expansion With Four New Branches
After its latest additions, non-QM mortgage lender has opened 13 branches nationwide over the past eight months.
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