Report: Homeownership Costs Top 100% of Renter Income in 7 U.S. Metros
A new housing affordability index from the University of San Diego reveals that the total cost of homeownership surpassed renters’...
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Inflation, High Treasury Yields Force Mortgage Rates Upward
Mortgage rates have fluctuated again this week, seeing an increase as inflation rose due to elevated oil, gas and energy...
Elevated Rates, Inflation Put Downward Pressure on Mortgage Applications This Week
As mortgage rates and inflation remain elevated due to rising oil, gas and energy prices from the Middle Eastern conflict,...
Sweeping Housing Bill Has Passed
By Claudia Larsen and Devin Meenan 
The sweeping housing reform bill, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, has passed the House of Representatives by a...
Buyers Approaching With ‘Cautious Optimism’ as Pending Sales See Modest Improvement
Buyers appear to be continuing to dip their toes in the market at a modest rate, according to the latest...
NWMLS Accuses Compass of ‘Bad Faith Litigation,’ Requests Fees in Discovery Dispute
In a court filing in federal court in Washington on Sunday, May 17, Northwest MLS (NWMLS) is accusing mega-brokerage Compass...
Redfin Launches New ‘Early Access’ Search Category for Buyers and Sellers
Redfin has launched what it is calling Redfin Early Access, a new search category featuring homes “buyers won’t find on...
Builder Confidence Sees Slight Improvement, but Remains Troubled
As some sales activity picked up toward the end of the spring season, with housing starts seeing an unexpected boost,...
New Homes More Affordable in the Long Run, Despite Overall High Prices: Report
In the ever-going search for affordability in the market, new research identifies that while prices may be higher on newly...
Renovation and Repair Pain Points, Myths and Realities
Homesellers navigating renovations and repairs before listing are facing a complex landscape shaped by economic pressures, evolving expectations and persistent...
3 Ways to Boost Engagement With Selfie-Style Content
In the age of TikTok, hyper-polished, overly-produced videos are a thing of the past. Today’s most effective social media content is simple, scrappy and all you need is your phone. Read more.
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