Analysis and Data
Trend should continue with sharp drop in refinancing
N.Y. Fed survey finds unemployment a bright spot, though.
Redfin report says waiving financing contingency and conducting a pre-inspection also can help.
Study found that 60% of home buyers feel at least some remorse.
Homeowners are focused on investing in larger projects to make their home more purposeful and joyful.
The report accounts for U.S. homeowners with mortgages — roughly 63% of all properties — have seen their equity increase by 29.3% year over year.
Consumer Price Index rose 0.8% in February, but is up 7.9% year-over-year led by energy and food prices.
Also up 11% from last month
Middle class homeownership created $2.1 million in wealth over a decade studied by the NAR
A recent study reveals that debt — including mortgage debt — affects productivity and employee retention.