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"You can’t buy what’s not for sale, even if your buying power says you can afford it,” notes First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming on the latest potential existing-home sales report.

This metric used to measure the nation's financial health has remained virtually unchanged for 130 years—can housing-finance policy make a difference?

Rise in sales found in the luxury market, with first-time buyers still struggling to find affordable starter homes as options.

As the cost to lease exceeds average mortgage payments in 30+ metros, some homeowners investigate the potential benefit of becoming a landlord.

The short supply of affordable homes is a growing concern for both builders and consumers, as real estate prices soar, demand continues to outpace supply, materials become more ...

An analysis of HMDA data by the CFPB has found that closed-end originations increased in 2020 by 65.2%, with much of that spike due attributed to the refinance boom.

An examination of existing-home sales by NAR will gauge the nation’s housing inventory, as high prices are forcing more to re-consider their purchase decisions.

While the housing market will not return to a fully typical state anytime soon, it is "starting to trend in that direction," economists say.

As average monthly payments approach $2k, some members of the "rent forever" set might be rethinking homeownership, researchers report.

After a slight rise last week, mortgage rates have plateaued as a shift in inventory and pricing is offering more choices for buyers, along with more approachable prices.