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It's a wash: Home price appreciation outpaces savings from low rates

While purchasing power rose by 6.9% year over year in July, home prices climbed 8.2%, according to a new study released Thursday by Redfin

by Patrick Kearns Sep 3

55% of those who bought homes during the pandemic now regret it

A new survey commissioned by LendEDU found that low rates lured in new buyers, but now many are struggling to pay their mortgage

by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 2

Mortgage rates, still historically low, begin ticking upward

Low rates have helped fuel an extraordinarily active summer for real estate. Although they remain historically low, a gradual trend upward could be less than stellar news for consumers

by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20

Mortgage applications decrease, fueled by rise in FHA rates

Mortgage applications decreased 0.8% week over week, even as rates stayed near historic lows, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association

by Patrick Kearns Jul 29

Home prices likely to rise through summer: First American

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

Mortgage rates creep back to 3%

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage average increased for the first time since May to 3.01%, for the week ending July 23

by Patrick Kearns Jul 23

Opinion

Making sense of the headlines: What consumer confidence looks like today

Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and what consumer confidence looks like right now

by Matthew Gardner Jul 21

Home sales have officially exceeded pre-pandemic levels

Fueled by record-low mortgage rates, home sales have surged beyond January and February, according to Redfin's latest monthly market survey

by Patrick Kearns Jul 16

Opinion

Making sense of the headlines: How has COVID-19 impacted housing supply?

Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner examines how the housing market has fared over the past 16 weeks and what to expect as we move through the year

by Matthew Gardner Jul 14

Bidding wars intensify nationwide as mortgage rates hit new low

Boston experienced the highest frequency of bidding wars, with 72.4% of all offers facing competition, according to a Redfin survey released Friday

by Patrick Kearns Jul 10

Opinion

Making sense of the headlines: What’s holding millennials back from homeownership?

Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the factors that influence millennials' ability and will to buy a home

by Matthew Gardner Jul 7

Opinion

Making sense of the headlines: A look at housing affordability

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why the issue stems from inadequate supply — in combination with rising, demographically driven demand — pushing prices to record highs and rising faster than incomes

by Matthew Gardner Jun 30

Opinion

Making sense of the headlines: What is high-frequency data?

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains how he’s using data from Apple, the TSA, OpenTable and more to keep tabs on economic recovery

by Matthew Gardner Jun 23

Opinion

Making sense of the headlines: Will forbearance turn into foreclosure for homeowners?

Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on how homeowners will fare once the forbearance period is over

by Matthew Gardner Jun 16