According to the New York Fed, mortgage balances were largely unchanged from the previous quarter, partly due to declining mortgage originations and slowing home prices.
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 »Where Renters Are Getting the Most Bang for Their Buck
With an estimated 44 million U.S. households classified as renters, WalletHub examined the best and worst cities to rent, as experts revealed the factors needed to determine the most cost-effective areas to migrate to.
Read More »Inflation Slows in General, Yet Hotspots Remain
Click through to read more of Robert Wyllie’s thoughts as an Assistant Professor of Political Science, and the thoughts of five other notably placed people on the current inflationary environment. p
Read More »Examining States Most Impacted by Natural Disasters
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian causing billions in damages to Florida and South Carolina, WalletHub's latest market report determines which states throughout the nation are most and least impacted by natural disasters.
Read More »Where Can Renters Find the Best Deals?
While homeownership is one of the cornerstones of the American Dream, realistically owning a home is just not in the cards for segments of the population. Renting, either by choice or by circumstance, will be the primary way they house themselves ...
Read More »Which State is Attracting First-Time Buyers in Droves?
With a state motto like "Virginia is for Lovers," a new study has found that first-time buyers are also falling for its cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk.
Read More »Top 10 Safest Cities in the U.S.
2020 has posed new safety concerns across the country—from spikes in COVID-19 cases, to recent wildfires, storms, and other natural disasters. Still, problems like crime and financial safety continue to be cause for concerns for many cities. WalletHub recently released ...
Read More »States That Stand to Lead Home-Equity Origination
Due to economic impact of COVID-19, more Americans are taking out home-equity and other types of loans, according to a new study by WalletHub. "Americans who are having trouble with their finances during the COVID-19 pandemic are searching for all sorts ...
Read More »Report: The Best Real Estate Markets of 2020
WalletHub recently released a rundown of the most-current state of affairs in 2020’s housing market. The data provide a comprehensive guide to help all those looking to jump into the market to make wise and informed decisions, be they real-estate ...
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