Market Studies

While pending home sales rose a meaningful 0.7% in July, overall, this number is only marginally better than its low point hit in March earlier this year.

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.

A new Housing Perspectives Blog post by Mark Fleming, the Chief Economist for First American Financial Corporation and the lead of First American’s Decision Sciences Team, focused on housing market potential and the lock-in effect.

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.

In a new study, analysts evaluate the relocation patterns of homeowners hit by natural disasters over the past year, as more than 500,000 of those displaced have relocated due to these weather events.

ATTOM Data has released its new Q3 market trends report, highlighting which regions had the most zombie home activity, and which areas remain most at risk “if the overall housing market turns back downward.”

Mortgage rates hovering around the 7% mark are cutting into buyers’ budgets, according to a new report from Redfin. It found that a buyer on a $3,000 monthly budget can afford a home valued at $429,000, assuming a 7.4% mortgage. But how does this stack up when compared to last year?

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.

According to the Fitch Ratings, loan portfolio delinquencies modestly improved for the fifth consecutive quarter. Click through to read the latest data and info on the impact of borrower assistance programs in Q1 2023.

Click through for the latest updates on mortgage performance data, including breakdowns of the national delinquency rate, foreclosure inventory, and more.