Housing affordability remains a chief concern, even as renters see slightly improved conditions.
Read More »2023 U.S. Foreclosure Activity Snapshot
A new report notes that 2023 foreclosure filings were up from 2022 but still below pre-pandemic levels. "Reflecting on 2023, we see the recent rise in foreclosure activity as a market correction rather than a cause for alarm. It signals a return to more traditional patterns after years of volatility," said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.
Read More »Declining Mortgage Rates, Monthly Payments Motivating Homebuyers
While the total number of listings is down year-over-year, a new Redfin report revealed that mortgage applications are rising as more home sellers list their homes on the market, offering buyers a lower rate from their October-high and more inventory to choose from.
Read More »New-Listing Increases Point to a More Active Market for Prospective Buyers
Inventory levels are improving, and home sellers were more active this December, according to Realtor.com's Monthly Housing Market Trends Report. With the number of homes for sale growing year-over-year, experts anticipate that more new listings will enter the market in 2024.
Read More »Housing Demand Outweighs Supply as Home Prices Continue to Rise
While mortgage-purchase applications fell to a 28-year low in August, the median U.S. home-sale price is up nearly 5% year-over-year. Due to a severe lack of inventory, high housing costs continue to dampen homebuying demand, according to a new report from Redfin.
Read More »Monthly Mortgage Payments Hit Record High in April
According to a new report from Redfin, high home prices and mortgage rates are pushing the monthly mortgage payment on a median-priced home to $2,573.
Read More »Home Prices Breach Negative Territory
The average, median-priced home declined a bit more than 0.5%—the first annual drop recorded since 2012.
Read More »Increasing Prices Limiting Access to Homeownership
It’s no secret that the combination of rising home prices along with a trend of increasing interest rates have made buying the typical single-family home much more expensive, if not completely unaffordable for many. According to Joint Center for Housing Studies ...
Read More »Redfin Reports Buyers Are Finding More Power
Homebuyers are beginning to take back the wheel from homesellers, who have mostly prevailed over the last two years. Redfin reports that more sellers are dropping the price of their homes amid rising interest rates and growing affordability concerns.
Read More »“Renting More Affordable in Most U.S. Counties,” Says Economist
A new report looks into factors that impact homeownership and which areas favor renting or buying. Here’s what it revealed.
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