Housing market expected to stabilize in 2019: Fannie Mae
Slower economic growth will mean more static interest rates and increasing affordability, a new study from Fannie Mae says
by Patrick Kearns Dec 14
Why new-construction homebuyers have fewer model and floor plan options
Having fewer homebuilders, in a post-Great Recession world, has led to price volatility, smaller production numbers and fewer unsold units according to new research from Johns Hopkins
by Lew Sichelman Dec 14
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Bailout Projected To Grow
FHFA director nominee Mark Calabria has been vocal in calling for opening up the government's charter to other entities
by Patrick Kearns Dec 12
Mortgage demand hits new low
Fannie Mae's latest quarterly survey on lender sentiment reports a bleak outlook for mortgage lending in Q4 and likely for the future
by Teke Wiggin Dec 12
More than 75% of all homes will sell below asking price in 2019
In 2018, 62% of all listings undersold, according to Knock
US homeless population spikes dramatically under Zillow estimate
Casting doubt on HUD estimates, Zillow claims 1,500 become homeless every time rent burden increases by 2%
Delinquency rates, down overall, soar in cities hit by fires, flooding
Hurricane Florence, Carr wildfires and Kilauea volcanic eruption prompted spike in delinquencies, even as overall foreclosure rate hit 12-year low, according to CoreLogic
The hottest housing market in the country is in an unlikely place
Homes in Midland, Texas, spent just 44 days on the market
Millennials' finances are crushed by a 'debt machine,' Opendoor co-founder says
Jd Ross argues that millennials face considerably bleaker prospects than previous generations, which could ultimately hurt the economy
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 6
Home equity growth is sluggish
Homeowners only gained $12,400 in home equity in the third quarter, the smallest annual increase in 2 years
In sign of cooling market, flips decline to lowest level since 2015
The number of home flips in 2018 hovered around 45,000 — a 12% decline from the third quarter of 2017
by Marian McPherson Dec 6
What's the most popular state for homebuyers to migrate to?
A LendingTree study that looks at mortgage applications reveals that Florida, followed by Texas, California, Washington and Arizona, Massachusetts and North Carolina, top the list for homebuyers
by Lew Sichelman Dec 4
Toronto Canada skyline
The real estate giant will have homes for sale from 9 new partners and will soon reach 50,000 total listings in Canada
Home prices are still growing and will into next year
The nation saw 5.4% annual price growth in October, though CoreLogic predicts growth could slow to 4.8% by next year
Here are the top 5 markets Chinese investors are pouring cash into
From the US to Australia, here's a look at where people in this prominent investor group are stashing their pennies
by Elena Trusilina Dec 4
New York, Chicago, San Francisco top 2019 'World's Best Cities' list. Did your hometown make the cut?
High marks in promotion, programming, products, people and prosperity pushed these US cities to the top
by Marian McPherson Dec 3