September Market Growth Suggests Appreciation Balance
A modest slowdown could give buyers more selection.
Single-Family Rent Growth Hits 35-Year High
Public investments total $30 billion in capital and counting.
How Mortgage Rates Affect the Housing Market
As mortgage rates go up, the housing rally slows down.
How Down Payment Loans Affect the Housing Market
First-time buyers are struggling to keep up.
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Financing
Jumbo Loans Are Near 2008 Again
Originations of large jumbo loans that exceed the conforming limits set for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae could hit a level this year that hasn’t been seen since the run up to the 2008 credit collapse.
Economics
What the Federal Reserve Chair Says About Current Inflation Rates
Inflation is “notably” up, according to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, but he notes it’s only a temporary spike. Powell told House…
NAHB
Construction Excluded From New OSHA Standard
NAHB Policy Briefing | NAHB input on OSHA standard to protect workers from COVID-19; real estate values rise
Market Data + Trends
Home Sales Return Strong in May to the Industry's Surprise
In an unexpected turn, home sales came back strong in May after several months of relaxing sales. From April to May, pending home sales increased…
Housing Policy + Finance
FHA Will Change How Student Loan Debt Affects Eligibility
In order to assist more lower-income homebuyers and close the racial homeownership gap, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will change the…
Economics
If Time Really Was Money, Homes are 50% Cheaper Than in 1980
Could housing be more affordable today than 40 years ago when the median home price was $64,600? By analyzing affordability through the lens of “…
Financials
More Than Half of Buyers Now Put Down 20% or More
Buyers hoping to distinguish themselves amongst a pool of bidders are increasingly putting down more cash and waiving inspection and appraisal…
Market Data + Trends
Has the Housing Market Reached its Peak?
The housing market remains incredibly competitive compared to pre-pandemic times, but buyers have begun to pull back, slightly cooling the market…
Financing
Some Buyers Fear the End of Low Mortgage Rates is Here
Both mortgage rates and applications to refinance a home loan increased slightly last week, reversing course of previous trends. Rates for 30-year…
Financials
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Not Enough to Boost Mortgage Applications
Mortgage application volume, refinancing applications, and mortgage rates took a hit last week compared to the previous week, reports CNBC.…
