Real Estate Markets & Economy
Opinion
U.S. local broker marketplaces are the gold standard for creating an equitable real estate market that protects consumers and small businesses across the country
Applications for FHA mortgages and conforming loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were up last week even as rates crept back toward 2023 highs seen in August
Builder sentiment for newly built single-family homes slid five points to a score of 45, the second straight month of steep decreases
Interest rates, insurance premiums, tax concerns and more are keeping sellers from putting their homes on the market and forcing them to defer their dreams
ICE teams up with DeltaTerra Capital to translate physical climate risk estimates into financial risk assessments factoring in default risk, asset price depreciation and insurance costs
Opinion
Your clients need a lot more than your enthusiasm to act on their ADU dream, writes ADU expert Kendyl Young. They need facts, resources and a patient ear to listen and help overcome their fears
In August, housing starts hit their lowest level since June 2020, when builders were struggling with COVID-fueled 'shutdowns, labor shortages and supply chain issues,' according to US Census data
Fannie Mae economists predict 'mild recession' in H1 2024, while continued strength in the economy could keep mortgage rates from coming down as much as previously expected
Nearly 60,000 home purchase contracts were canceled nationwide during August, even when it meant losing their earnest money deposits, according to Redfin's report
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In-office requirements were identified as an emerging factor in the real estate market, as fewer and fewer companies are willing to accommodate remote work, according to a report by Redfin
Mortgage-rate locks on second homes were down 47% from pre-pandemic levels in August as market factors have made owning a second home more costly and complicated in the last year
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Demand for purchase loans picks up slightly, and mortgage rates continue to remain below 2023 peaks, as latest inflation data out Wednesday doesn't ruffle investors who fund most mortgages
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% in August, faster than the July rate of 0.2%, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Commissions will take a hit from the seasonal real estate transaction fall-off. But unlike last year, home price growth may gain steam, according to an Intel analysis of housing market projections
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