A new Redfin analysis revealed homebuyers nationwide must earn even more money than they did a year ago in order to purchase a typical U.S. home.
Read More »Rental Affordability Window Closing for Many
While mortgage rates are discouraging buyers' homeownership goals, quickly rising interest rates continue to hamper renters’ already limited buying power in the nation’s most expensive markets.
Read More »Inventory Two-Step: New For-Sale Listings Continue to Drop
According to Zillow's latest market report, inventory levels are up 3% from 2021, leaving more options for buyers and more competitive pressure on sellers. However, new for-sale listings saw an 11.4% drop from August, marking the third straight month of double-digit declines.
Read More »Consumer, Median Mortgage Payments Rise in September
As escrow and title payments turned negative in 2022, new data from Bank of America showed that median mortgage payments rose nearly 9% in September, while total payments increased 10% year-over-year.
Read More »Sensitive Mortgage Rate Environment Drives Up Home Searches
Since mortgage rates fell from their June highs, Redfin reports online real estate searches and home tours have ticked up and/or stabilized.
Read More »Median Home Payment Numbers Stabilize in June
Homebuyer affordability numbers seem to have stabilized in June, with the national median payment that loan applicants applied for fell by $4 from $1,897 in May to $1,893 ...
Read More »Townhouses Remain the Most Competitive Property Type
According to a new report from Redfin, nearly 58% of home offers written by Redfin agents nationwide faced competition on a seasonally adjusted basis in May, marking the ...
Read More »Homes Selling at Highest Price, Fastest Pace in History
According to a new report from Redfin, mortgage rates are climbing at the fastest pace in history, sending the typical monthly mortgage payment for a homebuyer up more ...
Read More »Average Mortgage Payment Continues Decline
While home prices continue to increase, a new report suggests borrowers could receive support due to falling interest rates.
Read More »Homeowners Struggling to Afford House Payments
A new report suggests that the inability for borrowers to make payments on loans will not go away quickly.
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