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
Home Prices Flatten In January
After five years of near-constant growth, home prices were unchanged in January from the previous month.
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Existing Home Sales Decline In February
After reaching a 10-year high in January, existing home sales fell 3.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.48 million…
Sun Belt Leads The Nation In Population Growth
Of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas, the ones that have the fastest growing populations are located in warm-weather parts of the country…
Women In Tech Flourish In Washington D.C., Kansas City, And Baltimore
As the technology sector continues to thrive and expand, women are finding new opportunities in the field in markets across the country…
Southern California Home Price Rise Once Again
In February, the median price for both new and existing homes in and around Los Angeles increased to $460,000, up $5,000 from January.…
Pittsburgh, Houston And Other Places Renters Have Disposable Income
Renters in New York City and San Francisco that aren’t spending their entire paycheck on rent are basically considered winners. But,…
Job Losses Looming For Health Care, Technology, And Automotive Sectors
Health care employment is strong, but that may change soon.
A new white paper from John Burns Real Estate…
More Borrowers Are Considering Riskier Adjustable-Rate Loans
Rising house prices are encouraging buyers to get creative to score lower mortgage interest rates. The share of shorter-term, adjustable…
Recovered Housing Prices Connected With Drops In Inventory
The number of available starter homes fell 8.7 percent over the last year
The Share Of Households With A Stay-At-Home Parent Holds Steady
The days of a primary breadwinner father and a stay-at-home mother are long over. Now, it’s more common for a child to grow up with a…
