Real Estate Markets & Economy
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
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
The housing market continued to slow this week even as interest rates remain below 3%. Mortgage Bankers Association Economist Joel Kan explains why
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
However, the homeownership rate for Black Americans is up year over year in the first quarter of 2021
Home prices continue to surge, hitting double-digit increases for the third consecutive month, according to the latest Case-Shiller report, released Tuesday
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
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
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
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey shows forbearances dropped for eighth consecutive week
For Americans with mortgages, car payments and credit cards, a new TransUnion study shows paying their mortgage was a top priority during the pandemic
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
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
Zillow study shows surge of new listings could lessen frustrations for homebuyers
New single-family home sales catapulted 20.7% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.02M in March, according to the US Census Bureau, a high not seen since 2006
The MBA announced Thursday at its Spring Conference and Expo 2021 that purchase originations are on track to grow 16.4% to a new record of $1.67 trillion in 2021
Average mortgage interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage dropped to 2.97% for the week ending April 22, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey