Homeownership is becoming more and more difficult, according to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report, which revealed that in Q3, housing affordability worsened across the nation amid continuing increases in home prices and mortgage rates.
Read More »CFPB Releases Annual Report on Residential Mortgage Lending Activity
"The higher interest rate environment had profound effects on the mortgage market in 2022, with borrowers paying much more in monthly payments,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Click through to read more on the CFPB’s analysis of 2022 HMDA data.
Read More »More Homebuyers Are Moving to Places Endangered by Extreme Weather
Redfin reports that a record share of homebuyers nationwide are relocating to areas facing increasing climate risks, including metros that are often faced with extreme wind/hurricane risk and flooding.
Read More »U.S. Housing Market Value Surges More Than $2.6T YoY
The total value of the U.S. housing market surged more than $2.6 trillion year-over-year, nearly 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, as a new Zillow report revealed which states and metro areas boast the most valuable real estate in the nation.
Read More »Study Examines Why 1 in 5 Americans Regret Moving
Among homeowners who have relocated in the last three years, more than 20% regret moving, according to a new study from All Star Home, with unexpected housing costs cited as the top driver of buyer's remorse.
Read More »Rents Decline for Fourth Straight Month as Homebuying Costs Elevate
"Rents have registered steady declines for the past four months and, while they remain well above pre-pandemic levels, when you factor in the impact of record-high mortgage rates and high home prices, it's understandable that many would-be homebuyers are choosing to remain on the sidelines," said Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com.
Read More »FHFA Now Accepting Membership Applications for Advisory Committee
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced the acceptance of membership applications for its Advisory Committee on Affordable, Equitable, and Sustainable Housing to discuss a wide range of housing topics, including fair lending, fair housing, civil rights, single- and multifamily lending, and community advocacy.
Read More »Return-to-Work Mandates Motivating Home Sellers to Relocate
According to a new Redfin study, while nearly one in five homeowners surveyed plan to sell their home in the next year, new jobs and return-to-work mandates are forcing some to sell their home quickly, and at a loss.
Read More »Digitalization Can Help, But Also Hurt, Affordability Concerns
A new blog post by David Luberoff, Deputy Director of the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, explores the concept of digitalization and how it has changed the face of producing, financing, reviewing, and regulating the current housing market.
Read More »New Builds Offer Renters More Options Amid Competitive Market
Midwest markets were a hot spot for renters seeking more affordability during peak rental season, dominating the top half of the nation's 20 most competitive rental markets. Renters now have more options to choose from, as the national supply of apartments experienced a slight increase compared to the same time last year, according to a new RentCafe study.
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