According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a new report revealed that appraisers underutilize time adjustments for local house price growth, but what does this mean for the industry?
Read More »New Year, Same Housing Unaffordability Issues
While mortgage rates have moderated, housing market challenges such as affordability and rising home prices continue to hinder homebuyers nationwide.
Read More »Fewer Homeowners Held Onto Ultra-Low Interest Rates in 2023
The number of homeowners with relatively low rates has fallen because many have given up on waiting to move until rates fall, and everyone who did so had to take out a rate at above 6%.
Read More »Experts Reveal Emerging Real Estate Trends
Housing affordability remains a chief concern, even as renters see slightly improved conditions.
Read More »HUD Announces $40M+ in Funding for Housing Counseling Agencies
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmentās Office of Housing Counseling revealed that the millions in available grants will help expand housing counseling services and provide comprehensive financial literacy, homeownership, and affordable housing support to underserved communities.
Read More »Aspiring Homeowners Feeling Optimistic About 2024
According to a recent Realtor.com survey, more than half of all first-time homebuyers indicated that now is a good time to buy, as moderating price growth and mortgage rates are expected to help improve affordability throughout 2024.
Read More »2023 U.S. Foreclosure Activity Snapshot
A new report notes that 2023 foreclosure filings were up from 2022 but still below pre-pandemic levels. "Reflecting on 2023, we see the recent rise in foreclosure activity as a market correction rather than a cause for alarm. It signals a return to more traditional patterns after years of volatility," said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.
Read More »Declining Mortgage Rates, Monthly Payments Motivating Homebuyers
While the total number of listings is down year-over-year, a new Redfin report revealed that mortgage applications are rising as more home sellers list their homes on the market, offering buyers a lower rate from their October-high and more inventory to choose from.
Read More »U.S. Home Appraisals Slide YoY in Q3
An analysis of data by the FHFA of Uniform Appraisal Dataset Aggregate Statistics for the third quarter has found a year-over-year decline in the total number of U.S. home appraisals.
Read More »How Much Money Are America’s Homes Worth?
New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are the most valuable metros in the U.S., according to a new LendingTree study, but it may come as a surprise how much the total value of owner-occupied homes are within them.
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