Housing Share of GDP in Q1 2024 Rises Above 16%
The increase marks the first time GDP has surpassed 16% since 2022
Shelter Costs Drive Inflation Higher Than Expected in January
January Consumer Price Index data show inflation increased more than anticipated as shelter costs continue to rise despite Federal Reserve policy tightening
Weighing the Effects of the Fed's and Treasury's Latest Announcements
The upshot of the Jan. 31 announcements is that while mortgage rates will stay higher for longer, they're likely to hold steady
NAHB CEO Tobin Says 'Housing Renaissance' on the Horizon
Responding to positive housing-related data such as falling mortgage rates and increased homebuyer activity, NAHB's CEO Jim Tobin is optimistic
Are Fed Rate Hikes a Thing of the Past?
The Federal Reserve held rates steady again in December and forecasts three rate cuts in 2024
What's in Store for the National Housing Market in 2024
According to the 2024 National Housing Market Outlook report released on Wednesday by Bright MLS, affordability will remain the biggest challenge
Where Does the Housing Market Stand Heading Into 2020?
Hindsight is 20/20: As we head into a new decade, looking back at the past year can give clues about the housing market's future. 2019 brought low…
Existing Homes Sales Rebound in October
The housing market finished strong in October, with experts forecasting continued growth in sales due to low mortgage rates and job expansion.…
VIDEO: Zillow Forecasts a Hopeful Future for Housing Market
ZIllow’s overall revenue is up 117 percent from last year, and the company expects continued success due to low mortgage rates, consumer…
Is This the Turning Point for the Housing Market?
After months of uncertainty in the housing market, there may be light at the end of the tunnel. Housing starts and permits for future construction…
How Might the Next Recession Affect the Housing Market?
The next recession is on a lot of Americans' minds as they worry about their investments. But according to economists, the next one won’t be…
Low Mortgage Rates Push Southern California Home Prices Higher
Low mortgage rates are challenging the stereotype of Californians fleeing the expensive state. Those with money to spend who are in the market…
Economics
Renting a Single-Family Home Is Getting More Expensive
Having trouble buying a single-family house due to the high entry-level price tag? It’s going to be hard to catch a break because rents are rising…
Largest Month-Over-Month Increase for Housing Prices Since 2012
Home prices rose in October in the highest year-over-year increase in over a year. A combination of increased homebuyer demand from low mortgage…
Near Nationwide Decline in Single-Family Permits in September
Single-family homes may become harder to come by if the trend of decreasing permits for them continues. Only 15 states and the District of…
International Trade Talks Push Mortgage Rates Higher
U.S. mortgages are on the rise following hopeful trade talks with China. This is a continuation of the past month’s upward trend, but mortgage…
