Is Relief Ahead For Home Buyers?
A new quarterly report from the National Association of Realtors found the median home price reached a new record high during the second quarter. By the end of June,…
Credit Availability Tightens In July
Before you can buy a house, you need to secure financing. That means getting a mortgage. But the standards…
Active Listings Are Growing At Record Pace
The number of homes for sale is growing at a record pace, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors' consumer website. Their Monthly Housing Trends Report shows…
Nearly Half Of All Homes Are Equity Rich
Equity is the difference between what your home is worth and what you owe on your mortgage. Which means, it's a good thing to…
How Buyers Benefit From A Changing Market
The housing market is in transition. For years, there's been a shortage of homes for sale and an abundance of buyers. But elevated…
Low Inventory Still Ranks As Buyers' Top Problem
The number of homes for sale has recently showed signs of a rebound after hitting historic lows during the pandemic. The additional listings are…
Credit Availability Index Unchanged In June
In order to buy a house, you need a mortgage. To get a mortgage, you need to be approved for a loan. That means…
Home Buyer Affordability Stable In May
For home buyers, affordability is always a top concern. That's why news of home price increases and rising mortgage rates has some buyers feeling…
Home Builders Cautious About Market
Home builders are a good gauge of where the housing market is headed. After all,…
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens In May
The standards lenders use to determine whether or not a borrower is approved for a mortgage aren't fixed. There are times when…
Active Listings Grow For First Time In Years
The number of homes for sale has been lower than normal for years now. Home shoppers looking for a home to buy have had…
Large Suburbs See New Home Construction Dip
Pandemic-related lockdowns made many Americans want more space. So when home buyers…
Americans Say It's The Right Time To Sell
Fannie Mae's monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index measures how Americans feel about the housing market and economy. It asks respondents whether they think…
Typical Mortgage Payment Increased In April
Calculating how much house you can afford can be difficult. Not only do you have to take your budget and lifestyle into account, you also have to…