Mortgage Rate Declines Could Boost Home Sales Following Months of Low Activity
Encouraging economic news bumped mortgage applications up by 2.6% for the week ending May 3
American Families Are Spending a Quarter of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
The average monthly mortgage payment is up more than 9% year-over-year
Is Fractional Homeownership Any Kind of Solution for Housing Attainability?
The imbalance between housing supply and demand is spurring some innovative options within the real estate industry
States Seek Long-Term Solutions to Reform Property Taxes
Rising home prices typically lead to higher property tax assessments, which has been the case in many Mountain West states, prompting lawmakers to grapple with property tax relief
Metros Where Housing Prices Have Doubled in Less Than 10 Years
Historical data show it's taken less than 10 years for home prices to double in 68 of the country’s 100 largest cities
Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises
Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers
Financing
Mortgage Delinquencies Up in September, Foreclosures Dip
While reporting shows an increase in early-stage delinquencies and seriously overdue loans, active foreclosures saw a decline
Housing Markets
Down Payment Diversity: How Much Homebuyers Are Putting Down Across the US
See which metro areas have buyers making the largest—or smallest—down payments for a home
Market Data + Trends
Could High Mortgage Rates Cause Home Prices to Drop in 2024?
Predicting the effects of rising mortgage rates on U.S. home prices in 2024
Housing Policy + Finance
FHA Eases Mortgage Qualifications by Allowing Rental Income From ADUs
The Federal Housing Administration now allows buyers to include rental income from accessory dwelling units in their mortgage applications
Financing
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Surge as Fixed Mortgage Rates Peak
Homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages as the average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage reaches a two-decade high
Market Data + Trends
How Are Buyers and Sellers Feeling About the Housing Market?
Housing market sentiment is taking a turn amid rising mortgage rates and persistently high prices
Financing
Mortgage Demand Falls to Lowest Level Since 1996
Soaring mortgage rates are leading to a sharp drop in purchase applications
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyer Preferences Shift Amid Economic Changes
Buyer demand remains strong despite market headwinds, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors
Community Development
Nonprofit Receives $60M in Funding for Community Development and Education
Cinnaire's $60 million award will spur projects that support education, vocational training, and job opportunities in disinvested communities
Affordability
How Did Housing Affordability Fare in Q2 2023?
The Federal Reserve continued its efforts to tame inflation and bring down housing prices in Q2, but buyers were still grappling with affordability issues
