Survey Shows Buyers Have Homebuying Regrets
More than 80% of respondents have regrets about their home purchase and 50% of upcoming buyers would consider forgoing using an agent
Mortgage Applications Increase Week-Over-Week, but Rates Remain a Challenge for Buyers
Data from the Mortgage Bankers Association show slight signs of optimism in national housing market
Single-Family Permits Increased by 26% During March
The total number of single-family permits reached 241,311 year-to-date, with the West seeing the greatest rise
Median US Down Payment Falls by More Than $4,000
The recent decrease in costs is welcome relief for homebuyers, but many West Coast markets remain expensive
Data Show Most Americans Are Struggling to Afford a Home
40.5 million households can only afford to purchase a $150,000 home
US Single-Family Housing Inventory Is Up but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Housing inventory increased by 83% from the record low for the same week in 2021
Affordability
What Will It Take to Normalize the Housing Market?
A combination of factors have created an affordability crisis one market expert says will be difficult to resolve
Market Data + Trends
Experts Divided: Is the Housing Market Overvalued?
Some experts say the U.S. housing market is overvalued, despite mortgage rates nearing 8%. But don't expect home prices to drop anytime soon
Financing
Mortgage Demand Falls to Lowest Level Since 1996
Soaring mortgage rates are leading to a sharp drop in purchase applications
Market Data + Trends
What Are Experts Predicting for the 2024 Housing Market?
Industry experts are divided about the future of a volatile U.S. housing market
Market Data + Trends
Homebuyer Preferences Shift Amid Economic Changes
Buyer demand remains strong despite market headwinds, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors
Housing Markets
The Most Popular Small Cities in 2023
Homebuyers moving away from major cities are settling down in smaller metro areas with more favorable housing markets, lower costs of living, and smaller populations
Market Data + Trends
The First Week in October Is Prime Time for Homebuying
Could the first week of October kick off a seasonal homebuying boom in an otherwise stagnant for-sale market?
Affordability
US Counties With the Highest Housing Costs
These counties are seeing the biggest discrepancies between home price appreciation and wage growth
Market Data + Trends
The Latest on US Home Prices
Home prices set a record high for the fourth consecutive month in August
Market Data + Trends
Rising Inventory Offers Silver Lining for Fall Homebuyers
Homebuyers are noticing an uptick in new inventory and more negotiable list prices at the start of the fall homebuying season