Buyers Say They Had To Compromise On Wish List
Buying a house means setting priorities. More than likely, you won't find one that…
Home Builders Cut Prices On New Homes
New homes are generally more expensive than previously owned homes. That's not surprising. Anything…
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…
Home Sales Fall But Market Remains Hot
Home sales fell in June, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. Sales of existing homes dropped…
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…
Time On Market Showing Signs Of Improvement
In a competitive market, homes for sale don't last long. A listing can appear mid-week and have multiple offers by…
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…
Early Inventory Gains Benefit Move-Up Buyers
The housing market is in transition. Conditions are changing quickly and that can be scary for prospective home buyers. But while…
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…
How Much Should You Budget For Utilities?
You can certainly buy a home without thinking about your budget, but it's not advisable. Without a clear…
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…