Analysis and Data

Realtor.com highlights areas where new construction is helping to ease affordability constraints.

Typical house’s days-on-market rose by a week as a range of factors were at play

VantageScore claims its 4.0 model beats FICO Classic across varying economic environments

Refi share eases, FHA refinances gain ground while purchase activity holds steady

Amid expectations for a slowdown, data offers a glimmer of momentum, but challenges persist

Steep housing costs may not be where you expect; some states offer much more affordability

Finds housing issues are hyper-localized within cities themselves, and by particular income categories

PMI supported nearly $300B in mortgages last year and bucks other homeownership add-on cost trends with 25% premium decline since 2017

Originations climb 5% YoY in Q1 2025 thanks to 44% refi leap, while home equity market sees strongest growth in three years

Originators finding more opportunities in investor-driven and self-employed borrower segments