Tag Archives: Interest rates

Commercial real estate looks to be on the leading edge of revitalization, according to comments made by Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors. Read on to see what he’s predicting for the months ahead.

A recent Point2 study examined America’s fastest-selling and most expensive ZIP codes, showing that while inventory fell dramatically in some of the nation’s priciest markets, homes are selling faster than the year before, with some million-dollar estates selling in just one week.

October sale prices indicated that the lack of housing supply is constraining market and frustrating homebuyers, according to First American's October Home Price Index report, with sellers continuing their "suppliers' strike" and further hampering already insufficient inventory levels.

While rent prices remain historically high despite a slight increase in year-over-year price growth, Single-Family Rental inventory surged in Q3 compared to the previous year, according to a new study from HouseCanary. Here are the details.

“Affluent Americans are the only ones who can avoid the sting of high mortgage rates; plus, they’re spending less on housing and keeping more money in the bank because they’re avoiding interest payments,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari.

A new report explores the drastic increase of consumers in search of delinquent mortgage counseling, which skyrocketed in 2023 compared to the previous year. Click though to read how once-manageable levels of unsecured debt have abruptly become unmanageable for many homeowners.

With rising inflation intensifying U.S. housing costs, Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index showed a record number of consumers believe it’s a bad time to buy a home, further hampering those looking to achieve the American dream.

A new RentCafe report unveiled the affordability challenges of buying a home for younger generations. Just how many millennials and Gen Zers don't plan to move out anytime soon? Click through to find out.

HouseCanary’s most recent Market Pulse Report notes that market activity—in terms of net new listing volume—remains sharply down year-over-year. Just how much are volumes lagging behind? Click through to find out.

Redfin reports that many home sellers are getting just two or three offers as opposed to the 20 that were common at the pinnacle of the market. Find out what percentage of homes for sale posted a price drop during the past month.