Analysis and Data

Freddie Mac survey finds rates had fallen slightly over the past week; economists say conflict one reason for that.

Rising rates, omicron variant, and the weather cited as curbing sales; downward pressure on rates seen as Russia-Ukraine conflict rages.

Polygon Research and Homeownership Council of America released a new analysis that shows the states with the largest and smallest homeownership gaps by race and ethnicity.

Tech-enabled platform for buying and selling residential real estate finished 4th quarter with record results compared to previous year

Vacant properties are inching downward in the first quarter of 2022, while foreclosure starts have surged sevenfold in January. 

Increased Mortgage Rates and Low Inventory Will Keep Buyers Out of the Market

The Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 13.1% n a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier.

The Black homeownership rate is lower than a decade ago, while Hispanic homeownership is at all-time high.

Average monthly payment increased by 31% in the last year.

A fresh perspective on opportunities and challenges in a transformed COVID-19 market.