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
Economist Says Housing 'Canary Still Singing'
In a new market forecast, Grant Thornton chief economist Diane Swonk says, "housing…
March Sales' 'Disconcerting Dynamic'
Existing-home sales were lower than experts anticipated in March, with distinct…
Demographics
Housing Options 'Hiding in Plain Sight'
Experts say that to help alleviate the chronic affordability crisis in California, single-family homeowners should be allowed to convert their…
Financing
HUD's New Rules for Down Payment Assistance
Effective April 18, 2019, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) enacted rule changes for down payment assistance on Federal…
Recent Cooldown Impacting Overheated Urban Markets
Urban markets have been impacted most by the recent…
Labor + Trade Relations
Residential Construction Employment
A new study of home building employment finds that of the 10.3 million Americans working in…
Rising Rates Still Low
According to Freddie Mac's latest data, the 30-year fixed-rate average hit 4.17 percent,…
Market Data + Trends
Tide Turning Toward Buyers
The nation's housing markets, even in the priciest ZIP codes, are shifting…
3 SoCal Markets Posted YoY Price Drops in March
Home prices in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties in California fell in…
Big Banks Losing Mortgage Market Share
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo recently released their latest quarterly earnings reports, showing that mortgage originations and lending had…
