Housing Market Will Lead Us Out of a Recession
Mortgage rates, though expected to rise, won’t move much higher than they are now. According to Fox Business, the housing market
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Economy
If Work From Home Fades, the Housing Market Slump Will Be Felt Unevenly
The historic rise of work from home and its outsized influence and impact on housing markets in outlying suburbs, smaller
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Average Long-Term US Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.66%
After six straight weeks, long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked down modestly. According to U.S. News, the average on the key
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Reducing Inflation in the Long Run
Sensible, legal immigration policies can strengthen the U.S. economy and boost the housing market By Patrick Duffy Itâs certainly not
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Keeping a Watch on Rising Rates
An analysis by NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. According to NAHB, Since the start of 2022, the benchmark 10-year Treasury rate
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Mortgage Rates Surge, Closing in on 7%
For the sixth week in a row, mortgage rates have surged, closing in on 7%. According to CNN Business, the
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Housing Prices Plunge in 77% of U.S. Metro Areas
The turn we’ve all been waiting for has finally happened. Housing prices are down in 77% of U.S. metro areas.
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Homebuyers Get Relief With Slightly Lower Mortgage Payments
The national average mortgage payment dropped to $1,839. According Mortgage Professional America, âMost of the country saw modest improvements in homebuyer
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Where are House Prices Moderating the Most?
The pace of moderation varies significantly by market By Mark Fleming In June 2022, the Real House Price Index (RHPI)
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The Housing Market Moves Closer to a Correction
Prices are retreating from their historic highs, effecting us all, buyers and renters. According to Consumer Affairs, âsix months to a
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Mortgage Applications Gain Steam Despite 14-Year High Rates
Mortgage applications rebounded with a 3.8% weekly gain in volume levels. According to Mortgage Professional America, âtreasury yields continued to climb
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The Housing Crisis is More Than Just About Too Little Production
Itâs also about social instability and reduced economic growth By Patrick Duffy In years past, whenever the price of food
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U.S. Home Price Growth to Stall Completely
Though already having fallen and sparked fear of recession, home prices have further to go. According to New York Post,
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Mortgage Rates Climb Again, Jumping to More Than 5.5%
Mortgage rates have jumped yet again as investors tried to make sense of their mix-signaled data of the health of
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U.S. Housing Market Sliding Into Recession
Mortgage applications fell 18% year over year, the lowest level in 22 years, while refinance volume plunged 82% compared to
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The B&D Interview: Mark Fleming, Chief Economist, First American Financial Corporation
Economist discusses housing trends, the state of the economy and millennial homeownership Builder & Developer: Tell me about First American.Â
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Housing Market Entering âThe Great Normalizationâ
First American Financial Corporation released their proprietary Potential Home Sales Model for the month of July 2022. According to Business
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Housing Affordability Continues to Plummet
Housing affordability remains a challenge regardless of home price growth decelerating. According to Mortgage Professional America, less than half (42.8%) of
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The Great Real Estate Tumble Of 2022
With housing just having delivered the worst two month hit since 2008, a 1970’s housing market is very much a
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Housing in an Uncertain Economic Environment
Housing is likely to remain resilient in the face of near term economic headwinds By Thomas P. LaSalvia Inflation remains
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Rising Trends to Help Builders Navigate a Downturn
46 million people moved during the pandemic, creating both challenges and opportunities for builders By Patrick Duffy In the 12
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Fed Lifts Rates by 0.75% Again to Fight Inflation but Housing Already in a Recession
The Federal Reserve raised federal funds by 75 points, targeting their 2.5% goal, thus making business and consumer costs higher.
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High Mortgages Dampen Demand
A housing crash is not a foregone conclusion By Alex Barron At the beginning of 2022, the outlook for the
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A Tale of Two Consumers is Emerging
M&A Update: a bifurcation in buying trends, as a tale of two consumers is emerging By Margaret Whelan The long-awaited
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Rising Trends to Help Builders Navigate a Downturn
46 million people moved during the pandemic, creating both challenges and opportunities for builders By Patrick Duffy In the 12
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Economy Continues Struggle to Find Balance
Recent history creates a useful guide for economy and housing market By Patrick Duffy These days itâs hard to fault
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Aggressive Monetary Policy to Bring on Recession
Possible Recession – Housing Downturn Underway By Robert Dietz The risk to the U.S. economic outlook has increased significantly in
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Strong Jobs Report Brings Warning Signs for Housing Market
A strong job report, defying recession odds is filled with warning signs for the housing market. According to The Real
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The Dynamic (or Disruptive?) Duo: Migration and Investors
The demand of the housing market led by two major factors: migration and investors By Lesley Deutch The US housing
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Affordability Declines to Lowest Level Since 2007
First American Financial Corporation, a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in
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Headwinds Ahead
The Federal Reserve is tightening financial conditions By Robert Dietz Despite warnings from sectors like construction regarding supply-chain challenges, rising
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