Market Studies

An interruption is occurring in the housing market. Homeowership numbers among Generation X have quickly gonefrom first to last due to lingering effects from the housing bust.

Credit availability in the mortgage industry declined in March due to administrative changes causing declines in the availability of conventional and super conforming loan programs.

What single-family housing markets are the best for investors this spring, and what housing fundamentals are driving the rankings?

Which age group's homeownership rate is the furthest from its peak 10 years ago?

Investors in real estate-owned and rental markets may need to consider other avenues in the market as previously rapidly growing low price tier housing markets begin to decline in performance.

While negative equity rates have improved overall nationally, the recovery has been imbalanced when it comes to house prices and geography.

The latest employment summary from the Bureau of Labor Statistics contained several positives, but also came with a few disappointments—including one that may have an adverse effect on housing.

The recent predictions from analysts of a dark year for housing based on the combination of tight inventory, rapid home price appreciation, and slow wage growth may be a little off base, according to one analysis.

The number of first-lien mortgage loans serviced by eight national banks has declined every quarter for two years. So what is the good news?

A question on the minds of many older Americans trying to find balance between their housing needs and financial situations as they prepare to retire is the decision to rent or own a home.