Seasonal cooling sweeps market as buyers grapple with affordability
Despite an unusually active fall market this year, the housing market has finally settled into a slower pace for winter and returned to seasonal norms
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
Falling rates pique buyers' interest, but not their pocketbooks
A surprise drop in mortgage rates got homebuyers off the sidelines and into home tours. However, affordability and recessionary concerns have kept buyers from making purchases
by Marian McPherson Aug 9
Homebuyer sentiment rebounds in June from May's record low
Fannie Mae’s monthly National Housing Survey shows many Americans may be underestimating the odds that mortgage rates will continue to pull back from 2024 peaks
by Matt Carter Jul 8
The job description of a loan officer has changed
According to mortgage industry expert Matt Muscat, changes in the mortgage industry and in the financial landscape have made the job of loan officer more important and challenging than ever
by Matt Muscat Nov 8
Homebuyer sentiment hits new low for 3rd month in a row
Only 17% of Americans surveyed in May said it was a good time to buy a home, breaking previous record lows of 19% seen in April and 24% in March
by Matt Carter Jun 7
How do buyers and builders see the housing market? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed the differing views of homebuyers and homebuilders when it comes to the housing market
by Byron Lazine Apr 25
This is what the average American's dream home looks like
New builds, spacious rooms and plenty of privacy are the top must-haves for aspiring homeowners
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
Immigration policy concerns swayed 15% of homebuyers, sellers in 2017
Part one of Redfin's housing market sentiment survey underscores effects of politics and society
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Homeownership goals remain strong despite volatile market
75 percent of Americans still say homeownership is part of their future plans
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Consumers think economy is doing well, but they aren't buying homes
NAR: How are consumers feeling about buying and selling?
The fourth-quarter NAR Housing Opportunities and Market Experience survey is out
by Marian McPherson Dec 14