Analysis and Data
Homebuyers in nearly every part of the country have felt the impact of surging home prices since the start of the pandemic, but none like those in the Sun Belt states.
Sales of new single-family homes fell in every region in March from a month earlier.
S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index reports similar figures.
There's a silver lining for homebuyers -- fewer competitive bids
72% of dog owners would consider moving to a home that better suits their pet's needs.
Since mortgage rates topped 5%, home prices appear to have tempered in certain housing markets.
Appraisal bias has been the subject of discussion on a national level as research shows that inequities in home lending and appraisal processes disproportionately impact communities of color.
'Lenders are now pivoting to address increasing headwinds from higher loan origination costs and lower origination volumes.'
Seventh consecutive weekly increase says Freddie Mac
First American economist cautions that the last two years were the exception, not the rule, and the market is adjusting to a not-so-new normal.