Nearly Half of All U.S. Homes Were Equity-Rich in the First Quarter of 2022
Equity-rich homeowners are cashing out and leaving pricey markets to buy new homes in low-cost states
Home Prices Are Still Rising, But Buyers Aren’t Slowing
Rising mortgage rates may not be the be-all and end-all of home purchases for woeful buyers. Instead, they might actually offer a window of opportunity for some
When Will Rising Mortgage Rates Reach Their Peak?
Mortgage rates are tipping beyond 5%, but market inflation won't be the norm forever
Overvalued Markets Could See Significant Price Deceleration, Economists Say
Home prices are rising faster than household incomes in many metro markets across the U.S., but more balance could be on the horizon, some economists say
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Market Data + Trends
Homebuyers Are Relying on Discount Points and Rate-Locks to Endure Rising Mortgage Rates
As the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage creeps closer to 6%, buyers are locking in rates to avoid more price hikes in the months to come
Financials
Homeowners Are Pocketing Over $6 Trillion in Equity Post-Pandemic
Record housing appreciation is helping some homeowners build substantial wealth, while would-be buyers are priced out on the opposite end of the housing market
Financials
Monthly Mortgage Payments Are Up to an All-Time High
The typical monthly mortgage payment shot up 39% in April—the biggest annual gain on record
New-Home Sales
Rising Mortgage Rates, Home Prices Slow Homebuyer Competition
Bidding wars are easing across the U.S. for the first time in six months after the most recent jump in mortgage rates
Market Data + Trends
Home Prices Could Rise Another 11% This Year, Fannie Mae Predicts
The days of hefty home price increases aren’t yet behind us, but more gains could lead to a long-awaited slowdown ahead of 2023
Affordability
Closing Costs Are Reaching New Highs
The latest roadblock in an ongoing affordability crisis is the result of soaring closing costs on home purchases, making it difficult for first-time buyers to close on home sales in an already pricey market
Economics
What a Yield Curve Inversion Means for the Housing Market
Talks of recession are mounting after a rare inversion of the yield curve during the final week of March, but economists aren’t worried—here’s why
Financials
Buyers Are Turning to Risky Adjustable-Rate Mortgages as Housing Prices Rise
Adjustable-rate mortgages were one of the causes of the Great Recession in 2007, and as housing prices escalate to new record highs, they’re making a comeback nationwide
Affordability
Rising Mortgage Rates Continue to Price Out a Growing Share of Buyers
Buyers on a budget are struggling to grapple with inflated mortgage rates in an already overpriced housing market
Financials
Property Taxes Made Up the Largest Share of State and Local Tax Receipts in 2021
Property taxes accounted for $672.5 billion in state and local tax receipts throughout 2021