Tag Archives: Housing Demand

As many Americans return to work, a new Realtor.com report showing the Hottest ZIP Codes of 2023 revealed homebuyer demand is being fueled in part by the desire for more commute-friendly locations and additional space.

While the “if” and “when” of a recession remain uncertain, the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research Group does forecast one to occur, expected to begin in the first half of 2024—despite increased chances of a “soft landing.”

While total housing inventory continues to inch forward, existing-home sales retreated in July in the face of mortgage rates sitting at 7.09%.

While the nationwide supply of homes for sale remains stiff, relocation can be challenging for many homebuyers and renters. A new study from LendingTree revealed that the Austin, Dallas, and Las Vegas metros have the largest share of recent movers.

Realtor.com's latest rental report found July as the third consecutive month reporting year-over-year rent declines, meaning "the rental landscape is showing signs of improvement," according to Realtor.com Economist Jiayi Xu.

A new ATTOM report revealed median home values increased from Q1 to Q2, as Opportunity Zones around the country have rebounded after a period of strong decline, showing more signs of housing market strength.

Overall housing inventory dropped 15% year-over-year in June, remaining at an all-time low. A new market report from Redfin revealed that homebuyers are turning to new builds as many homeowners continue clinging to their low existing mortgage rates, contributing to the ongoing lack of supply.

As the Fall semester nears, the latest National Student Housing Report from Yardi Matrix revealed student housing preleasing neared a record high in July, with rent growth significantly ahead of last year.

“Applications for purchase loans on newly constructed homes remained strong in July, up 36% annually, as new homes continued to account for a growing share of homes available for sale,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s VP and Deputy Chief Economist.

A new report from LendingTree reveals that Black homebuyers are still more likely to be denied a mortgage when compared to the overall population, with denial rates highest in popular metros like Miami, Detroit, and New Orleans.