Despite rising home prices and tight inventory, one report sees a healthy environment for many renters to become homeowners.
Read More »Home Prices and First-Time Buyers
Home prices, which have been rising steadily are likely to decelerate over the year, according to a report. Will this herald some relief for young first-time homebuyers who have been holding back from entering the market?
Read More »Is More Housing Supply on the Way?
New data on listings show that there might be some relief for housing inventory in the near future. But will it be enough to meet the high demand?
Read More »Home Price Growth Slowing
Home prices grew at a slower rate with three consecutive months of deceleration in annual appreciation of home values, according to a report. See how this trend impacts home affordability.
Read More »Wages Rise, But Not Enough to Spur Home Purchases
The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated an increase in wages in July. Here's what experts had to say on how these numbers impact housing.
Read More »The Drivers of Greater Mortgage Risk
Mortgage risk rose across all loans, led by the FHA and GSE purchase indices, according to a report. Here are some of the factors that are driving greater risk in borrowing.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Measuring National Mortgage Risk
On Monday, a briefing on national mortgage risk will focus on the quarterly performance of government guaranteed mortgage loans. Here’s what else is in store in The Week Ahead.
Read More »Owning vs. Renting: The Financial Gap Narrows
The savings incurred by homeowners on their houses are narrowing compared to renters in major metros, a report found. Here’s why.
Read More »Foreign Investments and the U.S. Housing Market
The inventory crunch in the U.S. housing market is having an effect on buyers around the world, according to a survey which got behind the numbers of international transactions in the U.S. residential markets.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Gauging House Price Trends
On Tuesday, the FHFA House Price Index will look at the latest trends in home prices at various geographic levels. Here’s what else is in store in the Week Ahead.
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