Analysis and Data

A new report from FirstHome IQ finds that widespread gaps in financial literacy and trust, rather than a lack of desire, are causing millennials and Gen Z to delay homeownership, with education positioned as the key to unlocking future housing demand

Realtor.com reports that the steep jump between current low mortgage payments and the much higher costs of buying a home today has created a nationwide “lock-in effect” that is suppressing mobility, constraining inventory, and hitting high-priced markets

The Federal Reserve delivered its third rate cut of 2025 by lowering the federal funds rate another 0.25 points, sparking mixed views within the FOMC

New analysis by Veterans United finds that the youngest veterans are increasingly utilizing their VA loan benefit to enter the housing market where the average buyer age is now 40

ATTOM’s latest breakdown shows foreclosure activity rising for the ninth straight month year-over-year, with 35,651 properties reporting a foreclosure filing

House hunters nationwide are increasingly clicking into climate-risk data on listings in the wake of major wildfires or hurricanes — but that spike in concern tends to fade within a few months

Realtor.com reports a slow but tangible improvement for homebuyers in November, fueled by increasing inventory, declining rates, and better affordability

A new survey from RE/MAX finds that 88% of prospective buyers say they are “very” or “somewhat” likely to purchase a home in 2026, although 71% say current market conditions have pushed their plans back

A closer look at the first-time homebuyer market, a segment that plays a crucial role in today’s housing market, making it essential for analysts and policymakers to understand their profiles, preferences, and affordability challenges

National banks reported to deliver more consistent digital experiences than nonbanks.