Majority of recent homebuyers have regrets: survey May. 14th 2024
Clever Real Estate found that recent homebuyers and people planning to purchase in the next year have a laundry list of difficulties.
Built-to-rent construction gains momentum amid affordable housing shortage May. 14th 2024
As housing affordability continues to lag, The Wall Street Journal reported that some builders have doubled down on the construction of built-to-rent homes.
Santa Monica: An unexpected haven for first-time buyers May. 14th 2024
Santa Monica's high list prices aren't scaring off first-time buyers, many of whom are getting help from family for their down payment.
Mortgage rates continue to trend down ahead of inflation report May. 14th 2024
As the U.S. reaches its peak homebuying season, mortgage rates eased ahead of this week's Consumer Price Index release.
Peak homebuying season is clouded by mixed signals May. 13th 2024
While headline home price increases are up 5% to 6% year over year, leading indicators for prices tracked by Altos Research are weaker than that.
Second-home mortgage market slumped in 2023: Redfin May. 13th 2024
Home purchases slowed across the board last year and, simultaneously, the appetite for second homes also diminished substantially.
Where real estate agents can find listings today May. 13th 2024
Inventory is still low and that's exactly why it's important to target the sellers who are more likely to move. This increases your chance of listing opportunities.
Are mortgage rates about to fall? May. 11th 2024
Traditionally speaking, the spreads between the 10-year and mortgage rates is 1.60%-1.80%. Right now, the difference between them is 2.60%.
Home prices grew in 93% of markets in Q1 2024: NAR May. 08th 2024
Home prices trended up in the first quarter of the year in almost all of the 221 U.S. metro areas analyzed by the trade group .
How housing credit is shaping housing inventory May. 08th 2024
When we look at why home prices escalated after 2020, we can see that housing credit mattered more to inventory data than most people realize.