Annual single-family rent growth eased for the 14th consecutive month in June, according to a new report from CoreLogic, remaining near the pre-pandemic growth rate, while growth for attached homes is projected to continue to exceed their detached counterparts.
Read More »Warmer, More Affordable Areas Top Most Popular Migration Destinations
For the first time on record, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has made it onto the list of most popular migration destinations, as homebuyers continue to flock to warmer, more affordable cities like Las Vegas and Sacramento.
Read More »Examining 2023’s Hottest U.S. ZIP Codes for Housing
The Hottest ZIP Codes of 2023 report from Realtor.com showed that homebuyers are seeking areas with larger homes and closer proximities to work, with many Americans flocking to areas that are more affordable relative to the rest of the country and less expensive than their nearby metro areas.
Read More »‘Soft Landing’ or Mild Recession? Fannie Experts Update Forecast
As the future of the economy remains uncertain, the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research Group forecasts home sales to remain constrained within a tight range regardless.
Read More »Preserving Inheritor Homeownership: Helping Prevent Property Tax Foreclosures
While attaining homeownership remains a challenge for many, a new report from the National Consumer Law Center examines the severe consequences of property tax liens for owners of inherited homes, as well as the steps heirs can take to prevent property tax foreclosures and preserve homeownership.
Read More »Examining Household Debt in America
According to the New York Fed, mortgage balances were largely unchanged from the previous quarter, partly due to declining mortgage originations and slowing home prices.
Read More »Inflated Mortgage Rates Fuel Decline in Existing-Home Sales Activity
While Americans continue to struggle with housing affordability, a new report from the National Association of Realtors showed existing-home sales fell 2.2% in July, with available inventory and 7% mortgage rates continuing to drive overall sales activity.
Read More »Many Homeowners, Renters Moved in 2019 or Later
Metros where large shares of homeowners have recently moved are more likely to experience significantly higher home price appreciation, according to a new study from LendingTree, while renters are three times more likely to relocate than those who own their homes.
Read More »What Homebuyers Need to Know About Relocating to a High-Risk Area
While climate change is undeniable, a new study examined the types of Americans who move to areas exposed to high climate-related risks, including wildfire, flooding, hurricanes, extreme heat, and drought. Click through to see which archetypes are moving to which regions.
Read More »Rents Step Closer to Affordability in July
U.S. rents were slightly more affordable in July compared to the previous year, according to Realtor.com's latest rental report, which revealed an increase in rental supply is gradually helping drive down overall rent prices nationwide.
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