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
Affordability
$28M Awarded for Affordable Housing in Five US States
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas' annual subsidy funds new affordable housing and upgrades to existing affordable housing stock
Affordability
How Do You Get a 3% Mortgage Rate? Startup Roam Has a Plan
The real estate portal exclusively showcases homes currently for sale with loans eligible to be assumable—often at much lower rates than today's mortgages
Financing
Mortgage Rates Continue Third Week of Downward Trend
Thanks to the continued drop in mortgage rates, mortgage applications are up, reaching their highest weekly pace in five weeks
Financing
The Fed Hits Pause on Rate Hikes, but Borrowing Costs Remain High
The Federal Reserve is expected to pause rate hikes, but buyers will continue to feel the sting of elevated borrowing costs for months to come
Financing
What's It Take to Qualify for a Mortgage in the Largest US Metros?
The minimum income needed to qualify for a typical mortgage on a median-priced home has risen higher than ever
Financing
How Much Does It Cost to Afford a Home in the Most Expensive US Cities?
Buyers now need more income to purchase a home, particularly in these metros
Financing
Mortgage Delinquencies Up in September, Foreclosures Dip
While reporting shows an increase in early-stage delinquencies and seriously overdue loans, active foreclosures saw a decline
Housing Markets
Down Payment Diversity: How Much Homebuyers Are Putting Down Across the US
See which metro areas have buyers making the largest—or smallest—down payments for a home
Market Data + Trends
Could High Mortgage Rates Cause Home Prices to Drop in 2024?
Predicting the effects of rising mortgage rates on U.S. home prices in 2024
Housing Policy + Finance
FHA Eases Mortgage Qualifications by Allowing Rental Income From ADUs
The Federal Housing Administration now allows buyers to include rental income from accessory dwelling units in their mortgage applications
