In early spring, when coronavirus shutdowns began, few would’ve predicted that the summer housing market would be as hot as it turned out to be. Buyer demand rebounded quickly...
Read MoreNew residential construction is vital to keeping the housing market balanced. After all, there’s no easier way to increase the number of homes for sale than to build more...
Read MoreLending standards change. That’s why the Mortgage Bankers Association’s monthly Mortgage Credit Availability Index tracks how easy or difficult it currently is for borrowers to secure financing. Any increase...
Read MoreSpring and summer are the busiest seasons for the housing market. Home buyer demand ramps up in March and doesn’t typically start falling until after Labor Day. But this...
Read MoreWhen the coronavirus took hold in March it required a lot of adjustments. Everything from how we shop for groceries to how we socialize underwent an instant change. The...
Read MoreFannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index is a monthly measure of how Americans view the housing market and their personal financial situation. The survey asks respondents for their feelings...
Read MoreIf you know nothing else about how financing works, you know a lower mortgage rate is better than a higher one. You don’t need to be an expert to...
Read MoreIdeally, the number of homes for sale would be equal to the number of interested home buyers. After all, an equally balanced housing market would mean no competition, no...
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