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Jul 26, 2021
Car Dependent Areas See Bigger Price Spikes
Walkable neighborhoods with easy access to public transit have traditionally been attractive to home buyers. After all, who doesn't...
Jul 26, 2021
More Americans Say It's A Good Time To Sell
With fewer homes available for sale and prices on the rise, it's a great time to sell a house. And, according to Fannie Mae's most...
Jul 26, 2021
Typical Home Sells Faster Than Last Year
In this market, homes for sale don't last very long. Good homes are listed and purchased in a matter of days. In fact, according to new...
Jul 26, 2021
Is Buying A Home Still Affordable?
Homeownership is a major financial commitment. Not only does it mean a monthly mortgage payment but it also comes with other expenses...
Jul 26, 2021
Contracts To Buy Homes Soar In May
The National Association of Realtors' Pending Home Sales Index tracks the number of contracts to buy homes that are signed each month....
Jul 26, 2021
Buyer Demand Keeps Home Prices Climbing
There are a lot of Americans looking to buy a home this year. In fact, there are far more home buyers active in the market than there...
Jul 26, 2021
Generation Z Says They're Almost Ready To Buy
For generations, young Americans have included homeownership among their goals for the future. Its appeal has endured over the decades...
Jul 26, 2021
Number Of Available Homes For Sale Remains Low
If you're shopping for a home to buy and feel like there are fewer options to choose from, you're not imagining it. The number of homes...
Jul 26, 2021
Existing Home Sales Mostly Flat In May
Sales of previously owned homes fell less than one percent in May, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors....
Jul 26, 2021
Jul 26, 2021
Many Home Buyers Look To Move Somewhere New
People tend to choose where to live based on a few basic factors. Traditionally, we want to live somewhere close to our family, our ...
Jul 26, 2021
Housing Outlook Sees Little Change Ahead
Housing market conditions have been pretty consistent over the past few years. Inventory and mortgage rates have remained low while...
Jul 26, 2021
Getting Approved To Borrow Got Easier In May
Before you can shop for a house to buy, you have to make sure you'll be able to get a loan. After all, there's no point in falling in...
Jul 26, 2021
Jul 26, 2021
Lenders Report Growing Demand From Buyers
Whatever challenges today's housing market has, they haven't deterred home buyers. Buyer demand spiked last summer and hasn't let up...
Jul 26, 2021
Has The Second-Home Buying Boom Started To Cool?
Having a second home is a dream for a lot of people. Who doesn't want somewhere beautiful they can escape to when they need a break or...
Jul 26, 2021
Today's Home Buyers Are Buying Bigger
There are plenty of reasons someone might be considering a move. But among the ones most commonly cited by prospective home buyers, a...
Jul 26, 2021
Money Is Motivating More Homeowners To Sell
The things that motivate homeowners to sell stay pretty consistent through the years. Mostly, they're personal. Whether it's because...
Jul 26, 2021
More Than Half Of Homes Sell Above List Price
In most cases, when you buy something, you don't get to negotiate the price. If you're buying a refrigerator, for example, you don't...
Jul 26, 2021
Buyers Who Relocated Say They're Happier Now
Last year, after the coronavirus' onset, there was a lot of talk about how Americans were looking to move from city centers into the...
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