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LA real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

A new report shows homebuyers now need to make at least $114k a year to buy the average U.S. home

Home ownership is increasingly unattainable for many Americans due to high mortgage rates and rising home prices.
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap

Homeownership is becoming less affordable for most Americans due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Sales of Existing Homes Plunge to Their Slowest March Pace Since 2009, in Warning Sign for Spring Housing Season

Existing-home sales saw a 5.9% decline in March, indicating potential trouble for the spring housing market.
Median home prices reached a record high, despite decreased sales.
LA real estate
fromFast Company
3 days ago

A new report shows homebuyers now need to make at least $114k a year to buy the average U.S. home

Home ownership is increasingly unattainable for many Americans due to high mortgage rates and rising home prices.
NYC real estate
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap

Homeownership is becoming less affordable for most Americans due to rising home prices and mortgage rates.
SF real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Sales of Existing Homes Plunge to Their Slowest March Pace Since 2009, in Warning Sign for Spring Housing Season

Existing-home sales saw a 5.9% decline in March, indicating potential trouble for the spring housing market.
Median home prices reached a record high, despite decreased sales.
more#real-estate
#housing-market
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Housing Bubble or Bust? What's Next for Home Prices in 2025

In 2025, the housing market is challenged by high mortgage rates and prices, albeit experts don't predict a major crash.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homeowners Are Sitting on $34.7 Trillion in Equity-but Mortgage Debt Is Growing

Home equity in the U.S. reached a significant milestone, offering homeowners leverage despite ongoing economic challenges.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Cost of Homeownership Now Outpaces Median Incomes in Every State

U.S. households need an average of $118,530 to afford homes amidst rising mortgage rates and increasing prices.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Housing market cools as economy, tariffs weigh on buyers

Active listings are at a five-year high, with growing economic concerns impacting buyer activity.
High mortgage rates deter buyers, causing existing-home sales to dip despite increased listings.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Buyers Now Need To Earn 70% More Than They Did 6 Years Ago To Buy a Home

The income required for home purchase in the U.S. has increased by 70% over the last six years, intensifying housing affordability issues.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Housing Bubble or Bust? What's Next for Home Prices in 2025

In 2025, the housing market is challenged by high mortgage rates and prices, albeit experts don't predict a major crash.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homeowners Are Sitting on $34.7 Trillion in Equity-but Mortgage Debt Is Growing

Home equity in the U.S. reached a significant milestone, offering homeowners leverage despite ongoing economic challenges.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Cost of Homeownership Now Outpaces Median Incomes in Every State

U.S. households need an average of $118,530 to afford homes amidst rising mortgage rates and increasing prices.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Housing market cools as economy, tariffs weigh on buyers

Active listings are at a five-year high, with growing economic concerns impacting buyer activity.
High mortgage rates deter buyers, causing existing-home sales to dip despite increased listings.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Buyers Now Need To Earn 70% More Than They Did 6 Years Ago To Buy a Home

The income required for home purchase in the U.S. has increased by 70% over the last six years, intensifying housing affordability issues.
more#housing-market
#federal-reserve
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago
SF real estate

The labor market is still keeping mortgage rates elevated

Mortgage rates may require a shift in labor market dynamics or lower Fed rates to fall below 6%.
The Fed's policies significantly influence the bond market, particularly the 10-year yield.
Resilience in the labor market indicates potential economic stability despite nearing recession.
Economic data showing improvement is leading to rises in mortgage rates and 10-year yields.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Are trade deals good for mortgage rates?

Mortgage spreads are currently increased, impacting rates as bond yields stabilize.
Trade deals could positively influence mortgage rates if negotiations succeed.
The Fed adjusts strategies based on inflation and employment data influenced by tariffs.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago
SF real estate

The labor market is still keeping mortgage rates elevated

Mortgage rates may require a shift in labor market dynamics or lower Fed rates to fall below 6%.
The Fed's policies significantly influence the bond market, particularly the 10-year yield.
Resilience in the labor market indicates potential economic stability despite nearing recession.
Economic data showing improvement is leading to rises in mortgage rates and 10-year yields.
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Are trade deals good for mortgage rates?

Mortgage spreads are currently increased, impacting rates as bond yields stabilize.
Trade deals could positively influence mortgage rates if negotiations succeed.
The Fed adjusts strategies based on inflation and employment data influenced by tariffs.
more#federal-reserve
#housing-affordability
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Depressing data shows families need to earn 70% more than they did 6 years ago to buy a home

Housing affordability issues have worsened, with a 70% increase in income required to buy a home over six years.
SF real estate
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 days ago

Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap

Homeownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans due to rising mortgage rates and home prices.
Median income required to buy a home has increased dramatically in recent years.
LA real estate
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Depressing data shows families need to earn 70% more than they did 6 years ago to buy a home

Housing affordability issues have worsened, with a 70% increase in income required to buy a home over six years.
SF real estate
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 days ago

Homeownership further out of reach as rising prices, high mortgage rates widen affordability gap

Homeownership increasingly unaffordable for many Americans due to rising mortgage rates and home prices.
Median income required to buy a home has increased dramatically in recent years.
more#housing-affordability
#florida-housing-market
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

4 charts that show why Florida's housing markets are struggling

Rising inventory in Florida's housing market isn't leading to more home sales, indicating a shift in buyer dynamics influenced by mortgage rates.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Miami food

Buying a Home in This Florida City Now Costs Almost Triple the Amount It Would've During the Pandemic

Florida's housing market faces challenges with high costs and buyer reluctance as aid programs emerge for first-time buyers.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

4 charts that show why Florida's housing markets are struggling

Rising inventory in Florida's housing market isn't leading to more home sales, indicating a shift in buyer dynamics influenced by mortgage rates.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Miami food

Buying a Home in This Florida City Now Costs Almost Triple the Amount It Would've During the Pandemic

Florida's housing market faces challenges with high costs and buyer reluctance as aid programs emerge for first-time buyers.
more#florida-housing-market
#market-volatility
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

Mortgage rates settle down after wild ride

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield have experienced volatility, yet there are signs of a stabilizing trend in the market.
Key economic indicators remain steady despite trade war uncertainties.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
SF real estate

Lenders react to the lowest mortgage rates of 2025

Mortgage pricing is expected to drop by about 10 basis points, but uncertainty remains high due to tariffs.
Markets are reacting negatively to tariff news, creating fears about future economic conditions.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

Mortgage rates settle down after wild ride

Mortgage rates and the 10-year yield have experienced volatility, yet there are signs of a stabilizing trend in the market.
Key economic indicators remain steady despite trade war uncertainties.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
SF real estate

Lenders react to the lowest mortgage rates of 2025

Mortgage pricing is expected to drop by about 10 basis points, but uncertainty remains high due to tariffs.
Markets are reacting negatively to tariff news, creating fears about future economic conditions.
more#market-volatility
fromKqed
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Home Sales Post Their Biggest Monthly Fall Since 2022 | KQED

Home prices are rising but at a slower rate, with median prices influenced by economic factors.
New home sales show growth, diverging from the stagnation in existing home sales.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Britain's largest building society to cut mortgage rates as low as 3.89%

Quality journalism is vital, especially regarding key issues affecting American society.
Nationwide's mortgage rate reductions are creating more accessible homeownership options.
#homebuying
LA real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

More homebuyers are opting into a risky type of mortgage in an attempt to save money

The share of borrowers applying for adjustable-rate mortgages is at its highest level since November 2023.
ARMs offer lower initial interest rates, which may appeal to homebuyers seeking to reduce costs.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates April 17, 2025: Mortgage Rates Swing Up After Bond Sell-Off

Mortgage rates are inching towards 7% amid rising Treasury yields, influenced by global trade tensions, with a notable increase seen this month.
LA real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

More homebuyers are opting into a risky type of mortgage in an attempt to save money

The share of borrowers applying for adjustable-rate mortgages is at its highest level since November 2023.
ARMs offer lower initial interest rates, which may appeal to homebuyers seeking to reduce costs.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
LA real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates April 17, 2025: Mortgage Rates Swing Up After Bond Sell-Off

Mortgage rates are inching towards 7% amid rising Treasury yields, influenced by global trade tensions, with a notable increase seen this month.
more#homebuying
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Seventh cut in ECB rates is on the way with more expected

ECB expected to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points amid economic slowdown fears.
This cut will provide relief to borrowers including first-time home buyers.
#home-buying
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea-Here's How It Could Make Me $171,000

Buying down a mortgage rate can be beneficial, but typically only if you plan to stay in your home for a long time.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

Down payment expectations are changing; the traditional 20% is not strictly required.
First-time homebuyers currently face lower median down payments compared to repeat buyers.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I Thought Buying Down My Mortgage Rate Was a Bad Idea-Here's How It Could Make Me $171,000

Buying down a mortgage rate can be beneficial, but typically only if you plan to stay in your home for a long time.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
LA real estate

What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?

Down payment expectations are changing; the traditional 20% is not strictly required.
First-time homebuyers currently face lower median down payments compared to repeat buyers.
more#home-buying
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
LA real estate

No, homeowner delinquency rates aren't elevated

Homeowner delinquency rates are rising but remain below pre-COVID-19 levels, contrasting significantly with multifamily loan delinquencies.
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