Home values surge to new record as median prices climb to $350K
The median US home price rose to $350,000 in the third quarter, 2% higher than the previous record set just a quarter earlier, according to new data released Thursday by Attom
by Ben Verde Oct 19
3 years after lockdown, foreclosed homes remain rare but on the rise
Foreclosures are still affecting a tiny slice of the nation's home inventory. Here are the markets where you're most likely to find one, according to a new report from Attom
by Daniel Houston Jul 12
Mortgage database created to track bad actors now a recruiting tool
Unique IDs created by Nationwide Multistate Licensing System can reveal competitors' loan originations by product, loan amount, geography and loan officer
by Matt Carter Oct 19
Home flipping dipped last quarter despite jump in profits
It's too soon to say whether the drop in flipper activity — which was still the second highest in two decades — is a sign of a broader slowdown
by Taylor Anderson Sep 21
These 3 US states have the most vulnerable housing markets by far
Three states alone accounted for 33 of the 50 markets most vulnerable to a housing downturn in the second quarter, while the South and Midwest remained stable, according to data from Attom
by Taylor Anderson Sep 15
Attom acquires property data company Estated
Estated maintains information on millions of US properties and works with companies in the mortgage, insurance and real estate sectors
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 16
The 10 most stable housing markets in the United States, ranked
The US housing market and economy at large have endured a blizzard of rising home prices and climbing mortgage rates. But take shelter from the storm with these financially sound markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 19
After a decade of declines, foreclosure activity is on the rise
Many loans would have been foreclosed if not for federal government protections enacted during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions
by Taylor Anderson Jul 13
Making $67K? That's no longer enough to buy the typical US home
Q2 of 2022 saw the affordability of the typical home purchase erode at the fastest pace in at least 2 decades. Median home purchases would have taken up 31.5% of average annualized wage
by Daniel Houston Jun 30
Home flipper activity jumps, while profitability plummets
Slowdown in bidding wars is 'having a predictable impact on profit margins for investors,’ said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence from Attom, in the latest report
by Taylor Anderson Jun 22
Lending activity plummeted during Q1, fastest YOY decline in 8 years
A report found overall residential lending to be down 32% between the 1st quarters of 2021 and 2022, with refinancing lending dropping 22% and mortgages dipping 18%
by Ben Verde Jun 8
Zombie foreclosures post 1st increase since moratorium's end
The number of vacant properties going through the foreclosure process is up once again to just over 7,500 in Q2, according to Attom Data Solutions, even as fewer total properties lie vacant
by Daniel Houston Jun 1
Price gains in 'opportunity zones' keep pace with national hikes
Census tracts chosen for preferential tax treatment in 2017 tax bill are seeing prices rise, have attracted buyers priced out elsewhere, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions
by Taylor Anderson May 25
Skyrocketing home prices diminish rental returns: Report
The report found that three-quarters of counties where median home prices exceeded $250,000 saw declines in rental yields
by Ben Verde May 20
Homeowner equity increased 3% during Q1
Nearly 45% of homes in the country were considered equity rich, up from 41.9% in the fourth quarter. But the rising values are creating barriers for first-time buyers
by Ben Verde May 11