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Jun 4, 2024


Existing Home Sales Dip, Inventory Up In April
The number of previously owned homes sold in April fell 1.9 percent from the month before, according to new numbers from the National...
Jun 3, 2024


Americans Say Homeownership Is A Good Investment
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York conducts an annual survey of Americans that asks for their opinion on everything from the housing...
May 30, 2024
How Fast Are Homes Selling Now?
Choosing a home to buy is a big decision. It's also one that you may not have a lot of time to make. Inventory is still low in most...
May 22, 2024
Contract Signings See Best Month In A Year
Typically, after a contract to buy a home is signed, there are several weeks until the deal is closed and the sale is final. That means...
May 1, 2024


How Long Will You Live In The Home You Buy?
Buying a home is a commitment. It's not something you're going to do every other year. So, when you're searching for a home, you have to...
Apr 30, 2024


New Home Sales Surge In March
New home sales surged almost 9 percent in March, according to new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and...
Apr 29, 2024


Home Prices Increase 1.7% During 1st Quarter
The housing market has cooled a bit from its pandemic-era boom, when buyers were on the move and locking in historically low mortgage...
Apr 25, 2024


Number Of Homes For Sale Continues To Rebound
The number of homes for sale continues to climb, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. In March, total...
Apr 24, 2024


Builder Optimism Holds Steady Into Spring
Home builders know the housing market. They have to if they hope to be successful. After all, knowing where and when buyers are looking...
Apr 23, 2024


Older Americans Plan To Age In Place
The number of available homes for sale is currently lower than normal. There are several reasons for this. Among them, elevated mortgage...
Apr 22, 2024
Mortgage Credit Availability Rises Again
Mortgage credit availability isn't fixed. Depending on current lending standards and loan programs, there will be times when it's easier...
Apr 18, 2024


Housing Market Optimism Begins To Grow
Fannie Mae's monthly Home Purchase Sentiment Index is based on a survey of Americans which asks for their opinion on buying/selling a...
Apr 17, 2024


The Average Property Tax Increased Last Year
When you buy a home, you're buying into a community. That means paying property tax to help better that community. Property taxes help...
Apr 15, 2024


Will Buyers See More Price Cuts This Spring?
It's been a while since the market favored home buyers. With inventory hovering near historic lows, home sellers have reaped the benefits...
Apr 11, 2024


The Often Overlooked Costs Of Owning A Home
It's easy to only focus on the upfront costs of buying a home – especially when first considering whether or not to buy. Coming up with a...
Apr 3, 2024


Apr 2, 2024


Contract Signings Edge Upward In February
After a contract to buy a home is signed, the sale is considered pending until it closes several weeks later. That's why pending home...
Apr 1, 2024
Forecast Sees Housing Market Thaw Continuing
Each month, Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group releases an outlook covering what they see ahead for the housing market...
Mar 28, 2024
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