Home-sale, financing, and inspection contingencies are all on the rise from a year ago. Although the housing market is beginning to heat back up this..
It’s no longer a question of if the Fed will cut interest rates, but when
KEY POINTS The surprisingly weak jobs report for May, with just 75,000 jobs created, shows that the resilient job market is now being hit..
Nearly Half of Prospective Buyers Are Actively House Hunting
Many people start thinking about a home purchase well in advance of actually engaging in the process of finding a home. In a national..
22% of Home Buyers Expect House Search to Get Easier Soon
In the first quarter of 2019, adults planning a home purchase (i.e. prospective buyers) were asked about their expectations for housing availability in the..
U.S. Fed sees no strong case for hiking or cutting rates
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady and signaled little appetite to adjust them any time soon, taking..
2019’s Housing Market Is Likely to Be Stronger Than We Thought—Here’s Why
Despite a real estate slowdown gripping the nation, this year’s housing market is expected to be busier than realtor.com® economists originally predicted late last year. That..
Many Millennials Are Putting Off These Milestones Until They Buy a Home
Many young Americans want to adopt a pet, get married, and have a child—but they’re waiting to become homeowners first. And with home prices reaching..
The Next Housing Boom Looks More Sustainable
Rising minimum wages will allow many working-class Americans to buy a first home. A housing boom doesn’t have to be followed by a painful..
Forget Everything You’ve Heard About First-Time Homebuyers. They’re Doing All Right.
How many first-time homebuyers are there in the housing market? That’s an important question. A smaller share of first-timers suggests that the market may..
Mortgage rates are low. Here’s how to figure out the best plan for your budget
Low mortgage rates have many people thinking about buying a new home or refinancing their current mortgage. To take advantage, figure out your budget..
