Market Studies

The market, which hit new highs over the last year, tanked affordability in many areas. However, those sidelined by prices still view homeownership as a top priority.

Total household debt in the U.S. has increased by nearly 20% over the past decade, from sources like auto, student loan, and mortgage debt. Click through to learn what else the latest data from Upgraded Points reveals.

New data from Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index showed that on average, some 6% of homes for sale each week had a price drop, down sharply from 7.5% in November and up nearly 3% from a year earlier.

Between the second and third quarters of 2022, home prices still went up but at half the pace they had earlier this year.

Americans who have never owned a home are returning to the market following a pandemic dip, and Zillow notes 10 cities where they stand the best chance.

Realtor.com forecasts which cities will see the highest home price appreciation next year. Click through to find out which locations are slated to be hot in ‘23.

Responses to a recent Fannie Mae survey show high mortgage rates are contributing to near-all-time low optimism among potential buyers and sellers.

Foreclosure activity, up 98% year-over-year in November, “declined from last month, and lenders often put a moratorium on foreclosures during the holiday season,” according to ATTOM’s EVP of Market Intelligence, Rick Sharga.

Underwriting processes to be enhanced to now support loans for credit invisible borrowers.

HUD’s Office of Policy Development & Research held its quarterly meeting to discuss the increase in activity by large institutional investors who oversee more than 1,000 properties in HUD’s portfolio.