Analysis and Data

A new report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows housing costs leading the increase, with core CPI at 4.7% for the year.

Americans' startling misconceptions about home-buying: from median prices to mortgage rates

Q2’s decline in total mortgage balances – the first since 2015 – shows spring homebuying season lenders were banking on barely materialized.

Credit card balances surge to series high amid stagnant mortgage market.

Rising interest rates and low inventory fuel decline in mortgage applications, with 30-year fixed mortgage rate hitting highest level since 2002.

There was a notable decrease in the jumbo category.

Interest rate hikes and cooling rental markets lead to most severe contraction since global financial crisis.

A record 82% of consumers say it's a 'bad time to buy' a home.

Northeastern and Midwestern regions lead annual growth, with overall equity levels rejuvenated.

Slight .44% increase in mortgage lock volume; industry faces uncertain future.