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Women at WIRC Podcast: Anya Chrisanthon
Anya Chrisanthon is the Chief Brand Officer at Anewgo. Anewgo helps home builders carry out their shopping journeys online with interactive…
New-Construction Projects
As Builders Struggled to Find Lots, 9 Percent of All New Homes in 2021 Were Teardowns
An elevated share of new homes completed in 2021 involved a structure that had to be torn down and rebuilt
Housing Markets
America’s Hottest Housing Markets Are Actually Some of Its Coldest
The hottest U.S. housing markets aren't located in warm, sunny climates. Instead, buyers are flocking to small midwestern and northeastern metros for hidden pockets of affordability
Affordability
A Home for the Holidays?—Typical Monthly Payment Down $300 From October Peak
Home prices and mortgage rates are falling from their peak 2022 highs, but an increase in housing affordability hasn't yet translated to a boost in buyer activity
Market Data + Trends
Will Lower Rates, Slower Home Price Growth Be Enough to Lure Buyers Back Into the For-Sale Market?
Characterized by falling interest rates, elevated supply, and a housing correction leading to price reductions in some overheated markets, 2023 could be a buyer's market after all
Financials
Mortgage Rates Down for Sixth Week in a Row, but Rather Than Listing, Homeowners Are Refinancing
Mortgage rates inched closer to 6% during the week before Christmas, but instead of relocating, homeowners are refinancing
Market Data + Trends
Home Sales Are Slowing, but Prices Continue to Rise
Home sales are slowing at an accelerated pace, but despite a dearth of buyer demand, home prices are still posting strong gains
Market Data + Trends
As Mortgage Rates Rise, Existing-Home Sales Are Inching Toward Record Lows
Rising interest rates are causing would-be buyers to back out of the for-sale market, and that waning demand is leaving homes on the market for nearly a week longer than a year ago
Construction
Construction Sector Jobs Up by More Than 200,000 Since November 2021
Over 200,000 construction jobs have been added in the past year as the labor market continues its strong post-pandemic recovery
Housing Markets
How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Home in the Largest U.S. Cities?
Qualifying for a mortgage in today's high-cost housing market requires more income than in years past, but some U.S. metros are more affordable than others