Inventory Increased 0.9%, Hits New Peak for 2022
Housing inventory increased for the second week in a row to 0.9%. According to Calculated Risk, as of September 23rd,
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New U.S. Home Construction Rises Amid Drop in Applications To Build
Though new home construction rose to 12.2% as of August, applications to build declined to their slowest pace since June
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U.S. Home Price Growth Slows to Lowest Level Since January
Home price growth slows as new listings have declined for 10 straight weeks. According to Mansion Global, although last week’s
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New Home Building Trend Spotted in Smaller Metros
Slowed construction growth in larger metro areas has allowed for the activities in smaller cities and rural areas continues to
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Mortgage Rates Hit 14-Year High
U.S. mortgage rates, continuing to rise, reach a new high. According to The Real Deal, the average rate on a 30-year
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It Started: The Housing Market Is Collapsing
High mortgage rates, supply chain issues and labor shortages, all of which are leading home builders and mortgage brokers to
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Big Chill: U.S. Homebuying Cooldown Is Intensifying
Declining home sales mean for a recession but home prices are saying something different. According to the OC Register, “While
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Ease Back but Avoid Sub-5% Ahead of a Big Week
U.S. mortgage rates fell back in the week ending August 18, an upswing could be in store. According to FX
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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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Housing Market Entering ‘The Great Normalization’
First American Financial Corporation released their proprietary Potential Home Sales Model for the month of July 2022. According to Business
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Millennials and the Housing Market
What millennials are looking for in a new home By Rose Quint Millennials have become the single-largest generation in the
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How the Fundamentals Influencing Housing Market Potential Have Changed
While housing market potential remains strong from a historical perspective, it is down from pandemic highs By Mark Fleming The
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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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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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Housing Market Softens as Inventory and Rates Change Dynamic
Reluctancy to lower home prices has houses sitting on the market, giving buyers more options thus changing the market dynamic
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Hot Housing Market Cooling
Experts predict mild recession in the near future By Gregg Logan Rising mortgage rates, which have gone up 2% since
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Housing Bubble Getting Ready to Pop
The sudden increase in mortgage rates has markets jolting from coast to coast, leaving the looming housing bubble nearing a
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Housing Affordability Hits 15-Year Low as Prices, Mortgage Rates Rise
Mortgage rates have risen to 5.78% in early June. At that rate, an average monthly mortgage payment would be $2,127,
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Pace of Innovation Unlikely to Slow as Real Estate Market Transitions
Evolution toward a more digital real estate transaction experience continues By Joseph S. Tavarez As 2022 began, the consensus outlook
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Pace of Innovation Unlikely to Slow as Housing Market Transitions
Innovation toward a more digital real estate transaction experience continues By Joseph S. Tavarez As 2022 began, the consensus outlook
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Millennials Turned the Graph Upside-Down
Millennials starting families are changing market demands Brad Hunter For most of our careers, we have been in an environment
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The Red-Hot U.S. Housing Market Finally ‘Offers Hope’ for Buyers and Sellers
Being that, as compared to this time last year, home prices are up 14% and the average monthly payment has
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Half Of Housing Price Increase Driven By Shift To Remote Work
Since 2019, house prices have increased nearly 24%. Most of which growth can be attributed to the work-from-home protocols COVID
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Something Big is Happening in the Housing Market
The data from April is in and it shows that the housing market is in fact cooling. According to Fortune,
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The Future May Still Be Bright
Another year of high risks and higher rewards By Christine Rombouts Home builders in Orange County recently had the opportunity
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Rising Inflation, Supply Chain All Impacting New Home Construction in U.S.
U.S. single family housing is beginning to soften due to rising mortgage rates and supply chain issues delaying construction projects.
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Home Builders Prevail Despite Supply Shortages and Increased Costs
Against all odds, new homes remain in high demand By Yvonne Nguyen What comes up must come down; and yet,
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The 2022 Housing Market is Very 2019, According to First American Potential Home Sales Model
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 19, 2022 – First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), the premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for
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Fed Economists Warn of ‘Brewing U.S. Housing Bubble’ as Home Values Continue to Soar
Worried about a crash, early signs of a U.S. housing bubble have formed, along with abnormal market activity that hasn’t
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Rental Investors Flood Market
Although most houses on the market are purchased by individuals, rental investors are quickly flooding the market. Over 25 percent
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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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