A Bit Of 2008 DĂ©jĂ Vu: The Housing Market Hits a Level Not Seen Since the Last Bubble
The standard American household now pays 31% of their monthly income on housing, which is on the rise from 29%
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It Doesnât Take Much House Price Appreciation to Make Owning a Better Choice than Renting
In August 2021, our analysis found that owning a home was cheaper than renting in all 50 of the top U.S. markets,
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Mortgage Rates Hit Five Percent for the First Time in Over Ten Years
Due to a hot housing market, mortgage rates continue to increase yearly, culminating in the highest mortgage rate since 2011.
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Housing Market Hits Lowest Point in 15 Years
As the market becomes oversaturated with buyers, home mortgage rates are increasing past pre-pandemic levels, leaving home buyers at a
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U.S. Mortgage Interest Rates Rise to 4.9%
At more than a three year high, the average U.S. home loan interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose
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Hot Housing Market Showing Signs of Cooling
The surge in mortgage rates since the beginning of this year has fewer people home shopping and applying for mortgages
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Dallas Feds Say A Housing Bubble is Brewing, But Not Like 2008
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas published a paper this week titled “Real-time market monitoring finds signs of brewing U.S.
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These are the Cities with the Highest Rent Growth Rates in the U.S.
Rent has jumped nearly 20% over the past two years taking the average rent to a record high of $1,901.
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State Of The Housing Market As Spring Home-Buying Season Begins, According To First American Potential Home Sales Model
There are many unknowns as the spring home-buying season begins, but one thing is clear â if you sell it,
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Disruption Drives the Lumber Crisis
Why the lumber industry faces conflicts By Aurielle Weiss Volatility; the lumber industryâs current buzzword. Many economists and industry professionals
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Single Women Skip the Spouse to Buy a House
Single women âowningâ single men when it comes to homeownership in 2021 By Odeta Kushi As we celebrate International Womenâs Day and Womenâs
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Lumber Price Volatility and the Supply Chain
Lumber constraints will get worse before getting better. By Matthew Saunders The set up for 2022 will drive continued lumber
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Interest in Homebuilding Reaches a 15-Year High. Can the Party Last?
Exploring the likelihood of a continued boom in homebuilding. By Ralph B McLaughlin In January, approved building permits reached a
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Buyers Say They Prefer New Homes, But Frustrations Abound
Housing inventory reaches new lows, homebuyer stress rises. By Patrick Duffy If you were to ask someone whoâs in the
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Predicting the Spring Housing Market
Many experts are predicting a much less frenzied market. According to Fortune, for would-be homebuyers, that conventional wisdom has shifted. Not
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The Skilled Labor Shortage: A Long-Term Challenge
The skilled labor shortage will remain a limiting factor for homebuilders. By Robert Dietz While the availability and pricing of
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January New-Home Sales
New-home sales fall in January as construction delays, affordability hamper builders, but global events may bring lower mortgage rates. By
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First American RHPI: Rising Rates May Bring Balance to Housing Market
 SANTA ANA, Calif., Feb. 23, 2022 â First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a leading global provider of title insurance, settlement services and
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Housing Affordability Will Remain a Significant Challenge in 2022
ORLANDO, Feb. 8 – Low existing home inventory and strong buyer demand will keep housing moving forward in 2022 even
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Zillow Forecasts Home Prices Will Spike 16%
Like many experts, Zillow replaces their forecast as the market continues to change. According to Zillow, Homebuyers got crushed last
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Amidst Challenges, Builders Remain Firm
Builders show their resilience against multiple challenges By Patrick Duffy Itâs in times like this when resilience becomes a necessity,
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Can Housing Stick the Landing?
A look to the future for the housing market By Christopher Thornberg, PhD What a difference a year makes. At
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US Housing Market Doubles in Value
After the hottest market in years, the U.S. housing market is now worth more than $43 trillion. According to PR
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The Fed Will Raise Rates in March
The Federal Reserve will begin a series of interest-rate hikes in March to fight inflation. According to the Associated Press,
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Average Mortgage Amount Reaches Record High
Last week, the average mortgage amount reached a record high of $418,500, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. According to
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Higher Mortgage Rates May Slow Housing Market
Some forecasters believe that higher mortgage rates will cause the real estate market to cool. According to the Home Buying
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2022 Outlook for Residential Market: Up and Up
Tensions remain in 2022. By: Diane C. De Felice Although some folks may be back in the office and traveling
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US Sees Rise in Housing and Lumber Prices
Demand for housing and lumber remains high. According to Yahoo! Finance, an upward bump in US housing starts, again unusual
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Home Prices Expected to Rise
With demand still strong, home prices remain at all time highs. According to Business Insider, home prices are going to
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Mortgage Rates Spike
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed to 3.64%, up from 3.11% in December.
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Millennial Demand Continues To Fuel Housing Market, According To First American Potential Home Sales Model
The strength of the housing market is not surprising given the ongoing wave of millennial demand propelled by historically low
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