Builder Confidence Plunges on Rising Interest Rates, Growing Affordability Woes
In a sign that the housing market is now slowing, builder confidence took a steep drop in May, according to...
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More Than Half of Mortgage Borrowers Didn’t Shop Around
When it comes to getting a mortgage, comparing lenders and shopping around can get you the best rates, but a...
Analysis Shows Multifamily Price Appreciation Outpaced Rent Growth
Real estate investors are sweet on multifamily—so much so that they have increasingly been willing to pay more for it...
Rent Is at an All-Time High, but Renters Still Have Opportunities to Save
The U.S. rental market is as competitive as it's been in decades, and renters are facing a variety of challenges....
Multifamily Rents Record Another Significant Jump
The average U.S. asking rent rose $15 in April to an all-time record $1,659, with year-over-year growth moderating by 50...
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Jumped 72% in the First Quarter of 2022
Commercial and multifamily mortgage loan originations increased 72% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last...
Home Builders Warn of Significant Affordability Declines
Housing affordability posted a modest gain for average conditions in the first quarter of 2022, as a strong jump in...
Mortgage Credit Availability Decreased in April
Mortgage credit availability decreased in April according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers...
U.S. Mortgage Delinquencies Continue to Fall in February
For the month of February, 3.2% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency (30 days...
Realtor.com® April Housing Report Shows Inventory Is Readying to Rebound
April data suggests that the U.S. housing supply is readying to rebound, as active listings posted the smallest year-over-year decline...
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