Analysis and Data

New data reveals that fraud and forgery are becoming more common and more costly in refinance transactions, compared to purchase transactions

An examination of Q3 activity reveals that home sellers are finding it harder to sell at the price they want, therefore inventory is accumulating and investors are taking advantage of this opportunity for discounts

ATTOM’s analysis shows December 24 is the best day of the year to buy a home, with buyers paying the smallest premium — just 3.8% above market value — compared to much higher premiums reported during peak months like May

NAR projects a combination of easing mortgage rates, steady job gains, and improving market stability will prompt some sidelined home shoppers to drive existing-home sales in 2026 as more commit to buying

New data from Coldwell Banker sheds light on the state of homeownership and how housing affordability is reshaping family life, the economy, and the pursuit of major life milestones

The average U.S. homeowner is spending nearly $16,000 annually on expenses beyond their average mortgage payment, led by home insurance premiums, a hidden cost that has surged 48% nationwide since February 2020

J.D. Power’s latest Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study found that lenders attaining the highest scores are amping up their skillset by blending high-touch advisory relationships with intelligent digital infrastructure

A combination of the recent easing in mortgage rates that has begun to open the refinance window for many borrowers, and homeowners with record amounts of equity, are trends driving opportunities for borrowers to leverage refis and equity products

FHFA Director hints that the Trump administration is working on a new mortgage term to increase homeownership and combat affordability

Nearly half of Americans said they are less likely to make a major purchase like a home due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, a share that has doubled over the past month, rising from 21% in early October to 45% in early November