First-Time Buyers Are Choosing Conventional Over FHA Financing
An increasing number of first-time buyers opted for conventional, conforming loans rather than FHA-…
Home Prices Jumped Double-Digits in December, Highest Pace Since 2013
Despite being known as the slowest month for the housing market, December home prices advanced 10.4…
Higher Fees, Interest Rates, and Mortgage Rejections for Black, Hispanic Buyers
Despite having similar financial situations, Black and Hispanic homebuyers are more likely to be…
Home Values Increase Up to 9% Year-Over-Year Nationwide
Zillow’s January market report shows steady growth for home values, shortened listing time, and a…
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Market Data + Trends
Bidding Wars Are Top Reason Active Buyers Remain Unsuccessful
Nearly 70% of active buyers still searching for a home last quarter have spent up to three months on the hunt, with most blaming getting outbid.
Financing
Mortgage Delinquencies Fall to Pandemic Low
The latest reading by CoreLogic found the number of mortgage delinquencies fell to a pandemic low at the end of November, yet the number of severe
Market Data + Trends
Increasing Number of Prospective Buyers Are Turning Active
The National Association of Home Builders says low mortgage rates, a desire for more space, and the suburbs are the main reasons prospective buyers
Market Data + Trends
Buyers Face Tough Conditions as Housing Inventory Drops 43% Annually
If homebuyers are fed up with the rising home prices and low inventory now, the upcoming spring homebuying season could make this season look effor
Sales
Debunking Common Homebuying Myths
There are six primary myths when it comes to home buying that many renters still believe, but knowing the facts could inform renters that their roa
Market Data + Trends
Survey Finds First-Time Buyers Face New Difficulties
The housing market continues to warmly welcome first-time buyers with bidding wars, record-high home prices, and a shortage of inventory.
Housing Policy + Finance
Home Building by the Numbers
The Shinn Group’s long-running Fin-Op analysis, backed by decades of data, offers builders a road map to profitability and a benchmark of performance
Financials
How Will Rising Mortgage Rates Affect Homebuying?
Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week due to investor activity, but that may be the last of it.
Financing
Average Homebuyer Loan Hits Another Record High
While mortgage demand fell last week and mortgage rates increased, the average homebuyer loan hit a new high amid rising home prices.
Financing
Is This the End of Low Mortgage Rates?
For the first time in seven months, the rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage increased.
