The housing market has been off to a roar this spring. In fact, the market is … The Housing Market Is OutperformingRead more
home sale
Home Prices Grow Twice as Fast as Incomes
Strong buyer demand this spring is pushing home prices up at double the rate of increase … Home Prices Grow Twice as Fast as IncomesRead more
New Households Favoring Homeownership
For the first time in a decade, more new households chose to buy a home rather … New Households Favoring HomeownershipRead more
Is the Homeownership Rate Finally Stabilizing?
Is This the New Normal for Homeownership? The U.S. homeownership rate was 63.6 percent in the … Is the Homeownership Rate Finally Stabilizing?Read more
Following Weeks of Declines, Rates Tick Up
For the first time in five weeks, average mortgage rates reversed course and edged up. “The … Following Weeks of Declines, Rates Tick UpRead more
Home Sellers Are Pocketing More Money
Homeowners who sold in the first quarter realized an average price gain of $44,000 since purchase. … Home Sellers Are Pocketing More MoneyRead more
Housing Shortages Are Curbing Sales
Pending home sales took a slight dip last month due to a dearth of homes for … Housing Shortages Are Curbing SalesRead more
Buyers Rushing Toward New Construction
Sales of newly built single-family homes increased for the third consecutive month, posting a strong showing … Buyers Rushing Toward New ConstructionRead more
Urgency Increases for First-Time Buyers
New buyers are gradually increasing their stake in the housing market. First-timers comprised 32 percent of … Urgency Increases for First-Time BuyersRead more
More Homeowners Tackle Renovation Projects
Homeowners are sprucing up their properties and undertaking more remodeling and repair projects, according to a … More Homeowners Tackle Renovation ProjectsRead more
Home Sales Zoom to Highest Pace in Decade
This spring’s housing mantra: Going, going, gone! “Severe” housing shortages are prompting existing homes to sell … Home Sales Zoom to Highest Pace in DecadeRead more
Will There Be Too Few Appraisers in 10 Years?
One of the most important issues facing residential real estate in the coming years has to … Will There Be Too Few Appraisers in 10 Years?Read more