638,000 jobs added in October — but unemployment remains high
The unemployment rate declined to 6.9%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but the country as a whole is still down about 10M jobs since February's pre-pandemic levels
Demand is heating up in the Hawaiian luxury market
Hawaii has experienced ups and downs throughout the pandemic, but right now, luxury buyers are craving the aloha lifestyle and a bit of seclusion from the rest of the world
Home price growth stays strong for now — but the future is murky
After forecasting housing price declines of approximately 0.3% this year, experts have adjusted those predictions this quarter to reflect an increase in prices by 3.7%
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Mortgages in forbearance drop again, but that trend could reverse
As Congress continues to be at a standstill in passing a second stimulus bill to support Americans who have become unemployed as a result of the pandemic, it's likely forbearance rates could increase in upcoming weeks
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
6 pro tips for first-time real estate investors looking to make a change
The real estate industry has remained remarkably stable during the pandemic, prompting some Americans to turn to investing. Veteran investors shared their tips with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
It's a seller's market all right, and home value growth is accelerating
During July, the typical home value was up 4.5% year over year to $253,527, the fastest value rate increase since May 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Share of mortgages in forbearance continues decline, falling to 7.4%
This week marks the eighth week in a row in which total loans in forbearance have declined. Currently, there are about 3.7 million homeowners enrolled in forbearance plans
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 11
Standard & Poor’s 5 factors that really influence home prices
Spoiler alert -- mortgage rates don't make the cut
by Amy Tankersley Jan 11