Mortgage Rate Declines Could Boost Home Sales Following Months of Low Activity
Encouraging economic news bumped mortgage applications up by 2.6% for the week ending May 3
American Families Are Spending a Quarter of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
The average monthly mortgage payment is up more than 9% year-over-year
Is Fractional Homeownership Any Kind of Solution for Housing Attainability?
The imbalance between housing supply and demand is spurring some innovative options within the real estate industry
States Seek Long-Term Solutions to Reform Property Taxes
Rising home prices typically lead to higher property tax assessments, which has been the case in many Mountain West states, prompting lawmakers to grapple with property tax relief
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
Financing
Mortgage Demand Drops to 27-Year Low
The highest mortgage rates in two decades are causing buyers and prospective sellers to pull back from the housing market
Housing Policy + Finance
The Fed Presses Pause, but Experts Issue a Hawkish Warning
The Federal Reserve maintained its federal funds rate in September, but experts warn the pause will be temporary
Financing
How Much Are Americans Dishing Out for Mortgage Payments?
The number of Americans paying $2,000 per month for a home mortgage has nearly tripled within the last two years
Financing
What the Rise of ‘Nepo-Homebuyers’ Means for the Housing Market
Wealth inequality isn't being helped by the fact that a growing number of young homebuyers are leaning on their families for financial support when buying a home
Market Data + Trends
Mortgage Rates Reach 22-Year High, but Economists Are Optimistic
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage reached a 22-year high last week, but market economists say a "glimmer of optimism" lingers on the horizon
Affordability
Mortgage Demand Falls to 28-Year Low
Rising interest rates are causing a growing number of prospective buyers to think twice about buying
Housing Markets
First-Time Buyers Are Really Feeling the Pinch
Starter homes are becoming both harder to find and harder to afford, particularly in these local markets
Economics
Inflation Is Still Rising. Will Mortgage Rates Follow?
While measures of inflation posted a small gain in July, experts say that monthly increase won't necessarily translate to more rate hikes in the housing market
Financing
Mortgage Activity Decreases for Third Consecutive Week as Rates Rise
The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage is back into the 7% range, causing purchasing and refinancing activity to drop for the third week in a row
Financials
Record High House Prices Are Boosting Home Equity Levels
While buyers struggle to stay afloat amid soaring home prices in the for-sale market, today's homeowners are reaping the benefits of record appreciation
