Foreclosure activity ticks down slightly in April
Foreclosure completions saw the most dramatic decrease of the month, dropping 36 percentage points with lenders repossessing 2,830 properties
by Ben Verde May 10
This might be the most wonderful time of the year (for homesellers)
Sellers get the best premium on their homes when they sell in mid-to-late May. The late weeks of spring are more profitable than early ones, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions
by Daniel Houston May 5
Attom Data Solutions launches new rent estimate tool for investors
Company known for its nationwide property data launches new valuation model aimed at single-family rental properties, to provide estimated monthly rents for 72M properties in US
by Taylor Anderson May 3
Property tax hikes slowed last year even as home sale prices soared
The average property tax bill rose by 1.8 percent in 2021. That's the lowest increase in years, despite record home price growth, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions
by Daniel Houston Apr 14
A sold sign
The median price for a home was more expensive than historical averages in 79% of counties nationwide — a jump from 1Q21 when only 38% of counties saw prices exceed historical averages
by Ben Verde Apr 7
After reaching historic lows, the foreclosure pipeline is starting to fill
Although the numbers remain below historical levels, ‘it’s not going to be a surprise when we see the foreclosure numbers starting to rise,’ according to Daren Blomquist of Auction.com
by Taylor Anderson Apr 4
House flipping is resurgent. But is it still profitable?
Investors flipped more homes in 2021, balancing a welcome fast-moving market with an unwanted and precipitous decline in gross profits that brought them down to 2008 levels
by Daniel Houston Mar 31
Profit margins hit razor-thin, 11-year low for real estate investors
Holding costs rise and ROI falls. Competition from consumers and iBuyers increase. Here are some of the top issues that may have small-time investors concerned in 2022
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
Home lending activity drops at fastest pace in 3 years
Loan activity dropped 11%, the fastest rate of decline since 2019, according to Attom Data Solutions. Refinance, purchase, home-equity mortgages were down in the fourth quarter of 2021
by Taylor Anderson Mar 4
More restrictions expire, ushering in new wave of home foreclosures
The number of homes with foreclosure filings rose 29% in January as lenders took advantage of expiring federal restrictions, according to new data from Attom Data Solutions
by Daniel Houston Feb 10
Nearly half of financed US homes now worth double their loan amount
Rising home values have been a boon for owners, with nearly half of mortgaged properties now considered "equity rich" by Attom Data Solutions
by Daniel Houston Feb 3
Sorry to burst your bubble, but we’re not in one, housing experts say
Today's rising home prices and a persistent seller’s market differ from the 2007 housing bubble in a few key ways, economists told Inman. In short, don't expect bubbles bursting anytime soon
by Taylor Anderson Feb 3
For homesellers, 2021 profits marked greatest windfall in years
The typical seller last year made $94,000 more than they paid for the home, a profit margin unseen since at least 2008
by Daniel Houston Jan 26
Yes, wages really are rising faster than rent in a majority of counties
A report found that wages are rising faster than rent prices in 637 out of the 1,154 counties analyzed — a slim majority
by Ben Verde Jan 18
Foreclosures drop in December, capping off all-time low year
Foreclosure filings dropped 8% in December as a once-feared wave of mortgage defaults has largely failed to materialize, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions
by Daniel Houston Jan 14