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Austin's Housing Market Value Surged Twice As Fast As The U.S.
The total value of homes in Austin, TX surged by close to 40% in the past year, twice as fast as the entire U.S. which saw values rise 18.6% over the past year.
80% Of Americans Say They Love Their Home
A record number of users surfed Zillow during the pandemic to escape from stress and daydream about starting over elsewhere.
The Term “White Washed” Is Here to Stay
Black home sellers say their valuations shoot up when white friends pose as the property owners.
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Mortgage Economic Review February 2022
The Mortgage Economic Review is a monthly summary of Key Economic Indicators, Data, and Events pertinent to Mortgage and Real Estate Professionals.
MBA: Mortgage Applications Rose 12% Last Week
Refinance applications were up 18%, driven mainly by a 22% jump in conventional applications.
The Mortgage Process Is Just As Arduous As Homebuying, Consumers Say
89% of respondents believe the loan application experience was more stressful or equally as stressful as the home-buying experience.
Annual Home Price Appreciation Grows More Than 18% In December 2021
CoreLogic's Home Price Index reported annual home price appreciation increased by 18.5% for Dec. 2021.
CAR responds To 2022-23 California State Budget
The California Association of Realtors took issue with the nearly finalized budget, stating that the development of homeownership should be an integral part of the other initiatives included within the budget.
Second Home Rate Locks Are On The Upswing
The share of second home transactions rebounded in the fourth quarter to 5%.
What's Driving Demand In Florida's Housing Market?
Demographic shifts, changes in consumer housing preferences, low mortgage rates, and rapidly rising rental prices.