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
Reverse Mortgages an Option for Seniors
The 55+ market segment is hot and getting hotter, and builders may do well…
Find a Home and a Valentine in These U.S. Cities
A new Valentine's Day-inspired real estate ranking finds the U.S.…
Poll Shows Americans See Flagging Economy
A majority of Americans recently polled on the state of the national economy…
Market Data + Trends
Buyer Perceptions on Affordability
The latest quarterly report from the National Association of Home Builders finds that buyer perception on…
Homebuying Attitudes Are Improving
More homebuyers think that now is a good time to buy a home than they did at the…
Economic Unease Sending Rates Down
Mortgage interest rates dropped with the bond market amid growing global…
More Renters Have More Money
The fastest growing renter segment in the nation are those who earn $150,000 or more annually,…
