Analysis and Data

New Realtor.com report suggests AI-driven wealth is reshaping competition for homes across California's most expensive markets

Closed transactions reflected April's lower mortgage rates, while flat pending sales offered an early warning that higher borrowing costs are weighing on buyers again

Cotality says fraud indicators appeared in one out of every 129 mortgage applications, though investor and multifamily loans continued to carry elevated risk

Survey of first-time buyers reveals major knowledge gaps around mortgages, closing costs, and the homebuying process

County-level data reveals where market conditions may be most vulnerable to future price declines

Redfin says buyers are keeping more cash on hand as affordability pressures persist and bidding wars ease

MBA points to refinancing challenges and higher borrowing costs as commercial mortgage performance remains mixed

Rising housing costs are pushing buyers to pool incomes and assets, creating new opportunities for lenders and originators

Cotality reports 0.3% annual appreciation in April as affordability pressures cool some markets and Midwest metros gain momentum

Rising housing costs and affordability pressures are making it harder for Americans to achieve homeownership