If you’ve been searching for a house to buy, you’ve likely heard that inventory is low right now. There are fewer homes for sale than normal. That means, more...
Read MoreSales of previously owned homes increased 4.3 percent in October, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. The improvement marks the fifth consecutive monthly gain and...
Read MoreThe Mortgage Bankers Association’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index measures how easy or difficult it is for borrowers to secure financing. If the index increases, that means lending standards have...
Read MoreThere are different types of competition. Some are more enjoyable than others. Competition on a golf course, for example, can be fun, while in the housing market, competition can...
Read MoreThe monthly mortgage payment on the typical single-family home is now $1,059, according to new third-quarter data from the National Association of Realtors. Up $27 from last year, the...
Read MoreFavorable mortgage rates have helped the housing market handle affordability challenges, low inventory, and coronavirus. With record low rates counteracting continuing price increases, demand from home buyers has stayed...
Read MoreEverybody knows about the economic damage the coronavirus pandemic has caused. But while the virus disrupted the overall economy, the housing market has showed remarkable resiliency. In fact, by...
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