Home sales projected to fall 16.2%, Fannie Mae says in new forecast
Economists expect 5.78 million homes to change hands this year, representing a 16.2% decline from a year ago — a steeper drop than the 15.6% pullback forecast in July
by Matt Carter Aug 22
The 10 housing markets primed to pop during a recession
Florida and California are most at risk of experiencing a housing downturn during a recession, according to Redfin. Both states saw exorbitant growth during the pandemic-fueled buying rush
by Marian McPherson Jul 27
Hispanic homeownership could hit 50% by 2025 despite 'hostile' market
The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals report details impact of inventory shortages on Latino homebuyers
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 22
Homeowners are cashing out their equity like it's 2005
Lenders are managing risk by focusing on borrowers with prime credit scores who are keeping a bigger equity stake in their homes, according to Black Knight's latest Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Mar 8
Home price growth eased up in Q4 but not enough to help buyers: NAR
Although the annual median home price growth slowed from 15.9% in Q3 2021 to 14.6% in Q4, homebuyers still struggled under the weight of booming sales prices, according to NAR Q4 data
by Marian McPherson Feb 10
Housing costs will be 'permanently higher' following pandemic: Study
As home prices normalize and rental prices rebound from the height of the pandemic, OJO Labs warns buyers and renters should prepare for a housing market with 'permanently higher' prices
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
As inflation heats up, home sales expected to decline over next 2 years
For the first time, Fannie Mae is forecasting all the way out to 2023, when it expects the economy to enter 'mature state of the business cycle,' with the risk of another recession moving into focus
by Matt Carter Nov 19
Fannie, Freddie loan limits set for record 50-year leap in 2022
Lenders are betting home prices kept rising in third quarter, and that they'll be able to sell bigger loans to Fannie and Freddie once conforming loan limit officially goes up on Jan. 1
by Matt Carter Oct 5
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Rates on jumbo loans are currently lower than conventional mortgages, but could surge higher in the months ahead
by Matt Carter Jul 12
Home affordability drops for first time in more than 2 years
The First American Real House Price Index found that home price gains wiped out affordability boost from rising household income and low mortgage rates
by Matt Carter May 24
Fires haven't extinguished buyer activity in the Bay Area
Compass' latest Bay Area market analysis shows strong buyer activity despite recent wildfires, with listings under contract declining only 3%
by Marian McPherson Sep 18
The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025
Healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade
by Marian McPherson Dec 11
Market worries are keeping homeowners from selling
Concerns about another financial crisis paired with rising mortgage rates are keeping would-be movers at bay
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
What's the connection between birth rates and home values?
As the cost of housing rises, young adults may be reconsidering their ability to afford children, a Zillow report says
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
Home prices reach new peak, NY makes biggest gains
Growth slows to 0.10% month over month, but scarce home listings and strong demand still pushing values up
by Marian McPherson Feb 26