Metros Where Housing Prices Have Doubled in Less Than 10 Years
Historical data show it's taken less than 10 years for home prices to double in 68 of the country’s 100 largest cities
Even With Inflation Running Hot and Elevated Mortgage Rates, Buyer Demand Rises
Mortgage rates will likely stay high for the next few months, but that doesn't seem to be deterring homebuyers
Q1 2024 Foreclosure Activity Rises Slightly
Data show New York, Houston, and Chicago topping the list of major metros with the greatest number of foreclosure starts during Q1 2024
More Listings, Lower Rates This Week
The market perks up with a recent influx of fresh housing listings, and the week ending March 28 sees a dip in mortgage rates
Mortgage Rates Set to Remain Higher for Longer
After the Fed's announcement on Wednesday that it is holding interest rates steady, homebuyers hoping for lower mortgage rates will have to keep waiting
As Mortgage Rates Dip, Homeowners With High Rates Move to Refinance
A decrease in rates last week prompted a rise in refinancing by homeowners who obtained their mortgages at near-peak rates
Federal Reserve Holds Low Interest Rates Through 2020
Low interest rates have bolstered the housing market, and many waited in anticipation to see what the Federal Reserve would do next after three…
Refinancing Resurges As Homeowners Withdrew $36 Billion in Equity
Cha-ching. Americans are making serious money moves. Homeowners withdrew $36 billion in equity since the last quarter of 2018, hitting a 12-year…
California Bans Companies From Dropping Insurance Coverage Due to Wildfires
Imagine losing your home to a wildfire only to realize that the insurance company you sent checks to every month was dropping your coverage. In…
Sky's the Limit With VA Loan Limits Elimination
Talk about a good start to a new year: Starting in 2020, veterans will be able to take out Veteran Affairs-backed mortgages without a lending cap…
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Allow Borrowers to Take Out Mortgages Over $500,000
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that it will raise limits on loans to keep pace with changes in home prices. With this move,…
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Pro Builder 2020 Housing Forecast
Optimism reigns as the home building industry enters a new decade
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How Concerned Should Home Builders Be About a Recession?
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On Your Lot or Not? Advantages, Challenges of a Semi-Custom Approach
Somewhere between custom and production, building to suit on a client’s land removes some risk, while keeping your creative juices flowing
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Renting a Single-Family Home Is Getting More Expensive
Having trouble buying a single-family house due to the high entry-level price tag? It’s going to be hard to catch a break because rents are rising…
Why 2020 Could Be Big for the Housing Market
Cue the Rocky theme song: Fannie Mae thinks 2020 could be a big comeback year for the housing industry. After months of wondering if the housing…
