Tag Archives: Homebuyers

Sam Khater, Chief Economist at Freddie Mac speaks to DS News on what’s causing the affordability crunch and the factors that are likely to impact the housing market in 2019. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the August issue of DS News.

Despite asking prices going up, homeownership is not out of reach for renters, according to a recent study. They just have to know where to look.

The housing market in the west coast has seen huge price swings since 2008, when most of the region hit a trough after the housing market crash. See where home prices have rebounded the most over the last 10 years.

A recent report revealed that first-time homebuyers were dominating the mortgage market despite tight credit and high rental costs. How are repeat buyers influencing this change?

Despite new inventory in a few major cities, demand for housing has decreased, according to a report. So what's behind the drop?

The homeownership rate ticked up slightly from last year, prompted by a jump in millennial owners, according to a Census Bureau survey. Here are some of the factors that are driving more buyers from this generation to purchase a house.

Owning a home might be a major goal for most people, but a study found that they don’t have the same zeal for the buying process. Here’s why.

A new survey found an optimistic answer to the question of when is it a good age to become a homeowner. But can young Americans reach this milestone?

The new and improved system helps borrowers to submit all required documentation when applying for a loan from their mobile device or desktop computer.

As baby boomers age and begin to exit the housing market, concerns arise in regards to who will take their place as homeowners, according to a Fannie Mae study. Here are the details.