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
Housing Affordability Keeping 6 in 10 Americans From Economic Opportunities
National affordability conditions are now…
MAP: Housing Recovery Gaps, Hot Spots
For the most part, U.S. home prices have recovered their pre-recession peaks. However, some metros' prices have yet to recover 12 years later.…
10 Counties Where Buying Is Better
The new ranking lists 10 U.S. counties where buying a home makes more financial sense than renting one, based on …
Buyer Retreat Amid Rising Rates
Overall mortgage application volume was up 6.6 percent year-over-year last week, but dropped 7.3 percent over the previous week, per the latest…
New-Home Sales
16-Month High for New-Home Sales
According to the Department of Commerce, sales of new homes were up 4.5 percent month-over-month in March at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 692,000
Economists Predict Busy Market
New economist analysis of market conditions says that housing in 2019 is likely to have more activity than was previously anticipated, with…
Market Data + Trends
Greenwich Housing in the Rough
Greenwich, Conn. is one of the wealthiest towns in the nation, but home sellers are "routinely selling for less than they paid," …
Space Study
In California's five most populous cities, renters earning the local median income can afford a…
Market Data + Trends
March Market's Signs of Chilling Demand
The "sister trends" of chilling home value growth and overall inventory gains are tied more to demand changes than supply, according to the latest…