Among Americans who don’t currently own a home, 51% say they’re worried they will never attain homeownership, according to a new survey from LendingTree. Mortgage rates topped 7% last month and home prices hit new highs in June.
Read More »High-Opportunity Areas Have More (But Less Affordable) Homes for Sale
While many Americans continue to struggle with housing affordability, a new study from Redfin shows that homes in high-opportunity neighborhoods are not only selling for roughly $130,000 more, but they are also disproportionately white. Meanwhile, homes in low-opportunity areas are becoming less affordable due to gentrification.
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 »U.S. Rents Nearing Record Highs But Growth Remains Sluggish
Nationwide, rents are nearing their all-time high, according to a new market report from Redfin, but rent gains have nevertheless cooled over the past year due to an increase in supply, as economic uncertainty and inflated home prices continue to deter buyers.
Read More »Is Homeownership the Key to Building Wealth?
While homebuyers nationwide continue to struggle with the inflated cost of living and high home prices, a new survey from Arrived revealed an estimated 87.2% of Gen Zers said homeownership is important when building wealth. About 65% cite financial security and stability as the top two reasons why they want to own a home.
Read More »Single-Family Rental Market Demand Surges in Q2
According to HouseCanary's latest National Rental Report, rental markets continue to see overall increases in median listings, prices, and the number of days homes are spending on the market compared to recent years, as available-for-rent inventory jumped 70% year-over-year from 2022.
Read More »Florida Metros Ranked the Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers
While housing affordability remains unbalanced nationwide, many Americans remain worried about housing costs. However, a new market study from WalletHub reveals which cities are the best and worst for first-time homebuyers, with multiple Florida metros topping the list with the greatest buying opportunities.
Read More »Highlighting Servicer Success and the Utilization of Loss Mitigation Technology
While nationwide home prices and average costs of living continue to rise, a new case study from Black Knight highlights servicer success using self-service loss mitigation technology to connect with and engage borrowers in times of financial distress.
Read More »Metro Cost-of-Living Expenses Continue Upward Trend
Due to the increased cost of living and evolving work trends, Americans are now moving to smaller cities with lower median home values, according to a new report from Gravy Analytics.
Read More »Inventory Shortages, Affordability ‘Top Obstacles’ Limiting Potential Homebuyers
Amid a significant shortage of housing supply in 2022, nearly 33% of Realtors believe a lack of inventory has stopped many Americans from purchasing homes. U.S. housing supply has dropped to the lowest level recorded since 1999, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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