The last market peak occurred in June of 2022 when the real estate market set its all-time high of $46.6T, but now a shortage of homes has propped up sales, pushing valuation numbers ever skyward.
Read More »Homebuyer Demand Fuels Increase in Spring Home Values
The nation’s average home value has reached a new all-time high, according to a new report from Zillow, and while steady demand from buyers has fueled July home price increases, experts are now calling for a late-summer seasonal cooldown.
Read More »Home Price Growth Surges as Homebuyers Outnumber Sellers
While elevated mortgage rates continue to deter many home sellers from listing, an increase in homebuying competition is fueling a rise in home prices. According to a new market report from Zillow, typical U.S. home values grew by 1.4% from April to May, marking the strongest monthly appreciation since June 2022.
Read More »FHA Amends Policies to Expedite HECM Processing
New policies set forth by the FHA in Mortgagee Letter 2023-10 will shorten the timeframe for mortgagees to receive Home Equity Conversion Mortgage assignment funds.
Read More »Southwestern Counties Dubbed Safest Places to Live
According to a new report from CoreLogic, Southwestern counties ranked highest in a recent “Safest Place to Live” study, offering homeowners in those areas more protection from some weather-related climate risks.
Read More »Annual Rent Growth Slows to Nearly Two-Year Low
January marked the lowest rate of home appreciation since the spring of 2021, declining for the ninth straight month to 5.7%. Meanwhile, Orlando, Florida posted the country’s largest annual gain for the third consecutive month.
Read More »Economists Predict Home-Price Slide Will End in 2023
Zillow's latest survey forecasts U.S. home values to remain nearly flat, rising just 0.2% over the course of 2023, with California to expected to experience the biggest declines.
Read More »Luxury, Investment Home Sales Dip Nearly 40%
Redfin reports that the luxury and investment home market has slid 38.1% year-over-year, due to lingering inflationary concerns, high interest rates, and fears of a recession.
Read More »Rep. Waters Addresses HUD’s Housing Assistance Payments
Rep. Maxine Waters, Chair of the Financial Services Committee, said HUD's draft solicitation could have a “negative impact” on the nation’s supply of affordable housing options.
Read More »Home Sales Slowing as Inventory Remains Low
Home sales in September saw a significant dip compared to August, decreasing about 30% lower than the same time last year. While inventory is up just 3%, numbers remain nearly 40% below 2019 levels.
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