US homeownership rate hits near 12-year high — or did it?
New data from the Census Bureau indicates that the homeownership rate surged to its highest point since the third quarter of 2008, but a change in data collection methodology may have impacted the results
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
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Even as home prices continue to appreciate, consumers have more spending power due to low mortgage rates, according to a survey released Monday by First American
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
Could mortgage rates under 3% be bad for the housing market?
First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming emphasized the downside of plummeting mortgage rates: 'Why move when you can lock in at less than 3% in a time like this?' 
by Patrick Kearns Jul 20
Mortgage rates hit all-time low heading into July 4th weekend
The average 30-year mortgage hit a new all-time low of 3.07% this week, according to data from Freddie Mac released Thursday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 2
As aging urban cores get more expensive, a source of affordable housing diminishes
Sam Khater, the chief economist at Freddie Mac, looks at how 'filtering' impacts home prices in cities
by Patrick Kearns Apr 21
Another 6.6M filed for unemployment last week
More than 15M Americans have filed for unemployment insurance since states began issuing stay-at-home orders
by Patrick Kearns Apr 9
The Essential Guide to 2020, 2025, 2030 and beyond
Shrinking agent ranks, smaller commissions and more predictions for years and years to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 6
6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store
Low supply and high demand will drive the housing market amidst age milestones for millennials and baby boomers
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
Short-term rentals decrease hotel prices, making holiday travel cheaper
Experts agree that consumers save more, when there's more short-term rentals. One study found that's even more concentrated near holidays
by Patrick Kearns Nov 19
We're in a 'homebody era,' and that means a housing shortage for years to come
Homeowners are clinging to low mortgage rates and increasingly aging in place, which means fewer people are selling and moving, and fewer homes are hitting the market
by Teke Wiggin Jun 21
Here are the 5 cities with the highest house-purchasing power in the US
Nationwide, buying power has grown by 23.6% since 2011, according to a new Real House Price Index report
Is it a good time to buy or sell? Economists say no need to fear rate hike
First American Chief Economist, Mark Fleming, says buyers will be able to absorb the increase in borrowing costs thanks to wage hikes
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
Will 2018 be a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Real estate experts and economists agree sellers will continue to hold the cards
8 experts predict what the 2018 housing market has in store
What will happen to mortgages, inventory, affordability and more
6 trends that will 'reshape' the homeownership journey
Research from a financial services company digs into the factors shaping the future
by Amber Taufen Jul 17