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
October Saw New-Home Sales Fall More Than Expected
Despite being buoyed by a persistent shortage of previously owned properties on the market, high mortgage rates and reduced affordability saw sales of new U.S. single-family homes fall during October
Mortgage Applications Fell 1.8 Percent Last Week
Though mortgage rates are at their lowest level since November, buyers don’t seem to be taking full advantage.
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Housing Experts Disappointed With Construction Growth In March
The market’s supply woes have continued as housing starts dropped 6.8 percent last month.
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Government Regulations And Fees Drive Up Minnesota Home Prices
The Twin Cities ranked first in housing costs among the 20 largest metro areas
Generation X Bought The Most Expensive Homes Last Year
Buyers belonging to Generation X are a bit more affluent than people in other generations. According to a new study from NAR’s …
Expensive Housing Prices Out Top Talent In Los Angeles
Employers in Southern California are struggling with luring the best and brightest workers to the area in part because of high housing…
Will Millennials Buy Homes As Aging Baby Boomers Start To Sell?
Though a majority of Baby Boomers prefer to remodel their homes and age in place, at some point a big wave of homes will be put on the…
Majority Of Homes In Bay Area Markets Sold Above Asking Price In March
To get a home in the Bay Area, buyers need to act quickly and pony up the big bucks.
Through a recent report from…
Home Features That Have The Biggest Impact On Price Appreciation
Modern homes, traditional homes, and bungalows have seen the highest increase in prices
Smaller Banks Hold The Most Residential Construction Loans
Big banks have less of a hold on the residential construction industry than they once had.
According to NAHB…
The Breakeven Points For Renting And Buying In 11 Major Cities
In Seattle, the decision between buying or renting comes down to the number 14.9. That’s how many years it would take for a buyer to…
