The Biggest Hurdle for Housing Is Seller Hesitation, Experts Say
Elevated borrowing costs are currently affecting both homebuyers and sellers, with buyers hesitant to spend and sellers unwilling to list and sacrifice the lower rates they've locked in on their current homes
A Lack of Listings Is Driving Up Home Prices
Despite fast-rising mortgage rates, home prices continue to increase as hesitant home sellers retreat, limiting the supply of homes for sale
These Western States Are Seeing Their First Annual Price Declines in Years
Home prices are still rising throughout most of the U.S., but seven Western markets are posting their largest declines in years
Why Experts Say the Remodeling Sector Will Remain Strong Long-Term
Remodeling is slowing as inflation makes home improvement projects more expensive. But as homeowners opt to stay put rather than sell, many are expected to invest in extensive upgrades in the years ahead
A Quarter of American Homeowners Are Considered ‘House Poor'
A growing number of homeowners are spending more than 30% of their income on housing costs, leaving more than 1 in 4 Americans financially burdened
How Will Climate Emergencies Affect Home Prices?
The climate crisis could have serious implications for the U.S. housing market, says 'Big Short' real estate investor Dave Burt
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Housing Markets
Home Price Gap Between Bay Area and South Florida Reaches 30-Year High
Home prices are posting double-digit declines in San Francisco, while Miami is seeing double-digit increases, illustrating just how local the price-growth gap in housing markets remains
Single-Family Homes
The Size of the Average Single-Family Home Is Shrinking
As borrowing costs and home prices continue to reach new highs, new single-family homes are getting smaller
Financing
Mortgage Rates Remain High, but Rate Stability Is Encouraging Buyers
The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has been hovering under 6.5% APR for the last few weeks, and homebuyers are using that stability as an opportunity to buy
Housing Markets
The Top 5 Hottest US Metros Are All Located in the South
Summer weather isn't the only thing heating up in the Sun Belt. According to a recent Bankrate report, the South is also home to the hottest real estate markets
Affordability
In a Housing Market Ruled by Fluctuating Interest Rates, Timing Is Everything
According to priced-out homebuyers, the most crucial factor in buying an affordably priced home in today's high-cost market isn't the home's size or location—it's timing
Market Data + Trends
Experts Offer Mixed Predictions for Housing During the Next 5 Years
It's clear now that 2023 is a tough year for the housing market, but what do experts have to say about the market's long-term stability?
Builders
Home Builder Sentiment Posts Its First Positive Reading in Nearly a Year
Home builder confidence is on the rise as demand for new-home construction increases in an undersupplied market
Market Data + Trends
Low Housing Supply Is Leading to Fewer but Faster Home Sales
As the number of new listings falls, homebuyers are either retreating from the for-sale market or going toe-to-toe for available homes
Market Data + Trends
Rental Home Investors Are Buying Fewer Homes
As financial returns shrink, major investors such as American Homes 4 Rent and Invitation Homes are pulling back from the rental market
Market Data + Trends
Share of Americans Who Say Now Is a Bad Time to Buy a Home Reaches 45-Year High
Just one in five Americans think now is a good time to buy a home—the lowest share recorded since Gallup began tracking homebuying sentiment 45 years ago
