Pending-home sales increase following 2 months of declines: NAR
The pending home sales index rose from the previous month in every US region but the Midwest, while all regions saw gains year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
mortgage rates
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.98%, up slightly from last week’s 2.97%, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey released Thursday
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 29
Equity gains for Black owners are progress, but more work is needed
Opinion
The home equity gains made by Black homeowners in recent years are worth celebrating, but there's a long way to go. Here are a few ways the industry can help
Fed maintains commitment to not raising interest rates
'The ongoing public health crisis continues to weigh on the economy, and risks to the economic outlook remain,' said the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee
by Matt Carter Apr 28
Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast
Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home's age and architectural style. Here's a breakdown of where the country's oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
housing market
The housing market continued to slow this week even as interest rates remain below 3%. Mortgage Bankers Association Economist Joel Kan explains why
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 28
CoStar revenue jumps 17% with help from new addition Homesnap
The company raked in $458 million during the first quarter of the year. It also said that Homesnap, which it bought in 2020, performed well
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 27
Housing market insanity leaves homeownership rate unchanged
However, the homeownership rate for Black Americans is up year over year in the first quarter of 2021
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 27
Home prices surge to new high — but is it sustainable?
Home prices continue to surge, hitting double-digit increases for the third consecutive month, according to the latest Case-Shiller report, released Tuesday
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 27
Home price growth sets record high
The 12.2% gain represents an increase of $35K for a median-priced home that sold a year ago at $290K, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Zestimates can't keep up with wild housing market, agents say
Agents from around the country talk about the widening gap between Zestimates and MLS home value data as inventory shortages push prices to new highs
by Marian McPherson Apr 27
Beyond the headlines: Demand continues to exceed supply
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Apr 27
forbearances
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey shows forbearances dropped for eighth consecutive week
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 26
paying mortgage
For Americans with mortgages, car payments and credit cards, a new TransUnion study shows paying their mortgage was a top priority during the pandemic
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 26
The Inman Handbook on comps in these chaotic times
Agents' expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
A third of Realtors bought or sold a 'green' home in the past year
Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23