Housing market just entered its key seasonal window: What it meansThe U.S. housing market sees a seasonal rise in sales, listings, and prices, particularly in spring as families move and sellers list homes.
Investors bought one in six homes sold in Q2 2024: RedfinInvestor home purchases increased 3.4% year over year in Q2 2024, contrasting with a decline in overall home purchases.
Housing market just entered its key seasonal window: What it meansThe U.S. housing market sees a seasonal rise in sales, listings, and prices, particularly in spring as families move and sellers list homes.
Investors bought one in six homes sold in Q2 2024: RedfinInvestor home purchases increased 3.4% year over year in Q2 2024, contrasting with a decline in overall home purchases.
Here's why home sales in 2024 fell to lowest level in nearly 30 yearsUS home sales fell to nearly a 30-year low in 2024 due to high mortgage rates and inventory shortages.
Housing market won't come 'unstuck' until 2026, economists predict - here's whyThe US housing market is not expected to improve until at least 2026 without a recession, as stated by Wall Street economists.
National Home Prices Keep Sinking Boston Condos For Sale Ford RealtyExisting home sales have significantly declined in 2023, with concerns over rising insurance costs and fluctuating mortgage rates impacting buyer decisions.
Home sales slump in June, signaling buyer's market as prices hit another record highUS existing home sales dropped in June, setting a record high for median house prices; improving supply and lower mortgage rates may spur future activity.
Here's How Trump's Policies Will Affect the Real Estate MarketHigh mortgage rates and low inventory continue to plague the U.S. housing market.Trump's proposed policies may have limited effect on mortgage rates.Inflation remains a significant barrier for prospective homebuyers.
Will Homeowners Finally Sell in 2025? Here's What the Experts Say, Amid a Glimmer of HopeThe U.S. housing market is sluggish with high mortgage rates, leaving buyers and sellers facing a difficult environment into 2025.
Here's why home sales in 2024 fell to lowest level in nearly 30 yearsUS home sales fell to nearly a 30-year low in 2024 due to high mortgage rates and inventory shortages.
Housing market won't come 'unstuck' until 2026, economists predict - here's whyThe US housing market is not expected to improve until at least 2026 without a recession, as stated by Wall Street economists.
National Home Prices Keep Sinking Boston Condos For Sale Ford RealtyExisting home sales have significantly declined in 2023, with concerns over rising insurance costs and fluctuating mortgage rates impacting buyer decisions.
Home sales slump in June, signaling buyer's market as prices hit another record highUS existing home sales dropped in June, setting a record high for median house prices; improving supply and lower mortgage rates may spur future activity.
Here's How Trump's Policies Will Affect the Real Estate MarketHigh mortgage rates and low inventory continue to plague the U.S. housing market.Trump's proposed policies may have limited effect on mortgage rates.Inflation remains a significant barrier for prospective homebuyers.
Will Homeowners Finally Sell in 2025? Here's What the Experts Say, Amid a Glimmer of HopeThe U.S. housing market is sluggish with high mortgage rates, leaving buyers and sellers facing a difficult environment into 2025.
Housing Affordability Hits 'Even the Middle Class' as Fewer Starter Homes Are Built, ex-HUD Secretary SaysThe U.S. is facing a critical housing crisis as affordability declines for the middle class, with a focus on luxury homes and insufficient starter homes.
Investors are quietly scooping up 1 in every 6 single-family homes in these citiesInvestors are capitalizing on strong rental demand despite high home prices and interest rates.Investors purchased one in every six homes in the second quarter, totaling $43 billion.
Japanese Company Quietly Becomes America's Fifth-Largest HomebuilderSekisui House is expanding in the U.S. homebuilding market, acquiring MDC Holdings and planning to train local construction workers.
Investors are quietly scooping up 1 in every 6 single-family homes in these citiesInvestors are capitalizing on strong rental demand despite high home prices and interest rates.Investors purchased one in every six homes in the second quarter, totaling $43 billion.
Japanese Company Quietly Becomes America's Fifth-Largest HomebuilderSekisui House is expanding in the U.S. homebuilding market, acquiring MDC Holdings and planning to train local construction workers.
CoreLogic: Mortgage delinquencies kept climbing in SeptemberThe mortgage delinquency rate in the U.S. increased to 3% in September 2024, marking a continuing trend of rising delinquency rates.
Young Adults Are Flocking to These CountiesYoung adults accounted for a disproportionate share of moves in the U.S. in 2022, making up nearly 44% of relocations.
The Oceanfront Virginia Housing Markets Where Prices Are FallingRising demand and limited supply are driving up U.S. home prices, particularly in popular coastal areas, with varying trends observed in Virginia.
US home-price growth picks up with 'healthy gains' across citiesHome prices in the US grew at the fastest rate since 2022, putting pressure on buyers.Inventory remains low, keeping prices high despite recent rise in homes listed for sale.
The Oceanfront Virginia Housing Markets Where Prices Are FallingRising demand and limited supply are driving up U.S. home prices, particularly in popular coastal areas, with varying trends observed in Virginia.
US home-price growth picks up with 'healthy gains' across citiesHome prices in the US grew at the fastest rate since 2022, putting pressure on buyers.Inventory remains low, keeping prices high despite recent rise in homes listed for sale.
Pending home sales plunge to lowest level since pandemic beganHigh interest rates lead to a significant drop in US home purchase contract signings, with April levels at the lowest since the pandemic's onset.
February home sales unexpectedly jump 9.5% to 1-year high as mortgage rates dipHome sales in February rose 9.5% to a strong pace fueled by lower mortgage rates and increased inventory.Median sales price in February climbed to $384,500, the highest in records dating back to 1999.
Pending home sales plunge to lowest level since pandemic beganHigh interest rates lead to a significant drop in US home purchase contract signings, with April levels at the lowest since the pandemic's onset.
February home sales unexpectedly jump 9.5% to 1-year high as mortgage rates dipHome sales in February rose 9.5% to a strong pace fueled by lower mortgage rates and increased inventory.Median sales price in February climbed to $384,500, the highest in records dating back to 1999.
Key housing markets are starting to buck national trends: RedfinTwo populous states, Texas and Florida, show signs of housing market pullback amidst nationwide price surge and supply constraints.
Want to buy a home in California? Here's how much you need to earn per year, Zillow saysHomeownership affordability in the U.S. has significantly increased since 2020, making it harder for potential buyers to purchase homes.Average monthly mortgage payments for single-family homes have almost doubled in the U.S. since January 2020.
Wall Street wants second mortgages expanded for 'the next big U.S. stimulus.' Is that wise?Freddie Mac proposed to enter the secondary mortgage and home equity loans market, aiming to unlock an estimated $1-2 trillion in consumer spending.Concerns arise regarding the proposal's potential impact on inflation and the already substantial home equity available to U.S. homeowners.
Homeowners sitting on a pile of cash with $17T in home equity: CoreLogicHome equity in the US rose by $1.5 trillion in Q1 2024, with the average homeowner gaining $28,000 in equity, highest since late 2022.