Market Studies

ATTOM data has found that the number of vacant homes in foreclosure has risen for the fifth consecutive quarter, as zombie properties accounted for the largest share of all homes since before the pandemic.

Early-stage delinquencies (borrowers 30 days late) bore the brunt of the rise, increasing by 200K (+25%), which matches the impact of previous similar calendar-related events.

According to Freddie Mac’s latest report, stubborn inflation is a major concern for the housing market and the economy as a whole. Click through to find out what else Freddie Mac found during Q1.

“The stark difference in home-price dynamics between the Bay Area and Miami may be a reflection of a long-term, pandemic-fueled shift in where people choose to live,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr.

As part of Fannie Mae's ongoing effort to reduce taxpayer risk by increasing the role of private capital in the mortgage market, the execution of the fifth Credit Insurance Risk Transfer transaction of 2023 transferred $424.4 million of mortgage credit risk to private insurers and reinsurers.

Boise, Idaho and Austin, Texas experienced the biggest drops in home prices as U.S. median home sale prices fell 4.1% across the board. Click through to see what that decline represents.

A House Financial Services Committee hearing featured industry experts dissecting the FHFA’s recent changes to the loan-level price adjustment fee structure used by the GSEs.

During a period of the year where home sales traditionally increase moving into the peak summer season, April sales declined more than 7%.

Nationwide, the typical home costs 25% more to buy than rent, according to a new report from Redfin. Click here to see which major metro areas topped the list of places where mortgage costs are lower than estimated monthly rental costs.

Fannie Mae is still predicting recession conditions to occur this year due to a slow down in the economy, and a tightening of credit standards.