Analysis and Data

Redfin reports record home prices as existing-home sales reached their highest level since 2022

Slower appreciation and more realistic seller pricing could improve purchase opportunities even as mortgage rates remain elevated

New LendingTree data shows most vacant properties are vacation homes, rentals or otherwise unavailable to buyers, helping explain today's persistent supply crunch

Redfin says a brief drop in mortgage rates lifted pending home sales to a two-month high, but rising rates and tighter inventory could test whether the momentum lasts

South Florida leads the nation in luxury price premiums, while high-end buyers continue to shrug off mortgage rates that are sidelining much of the broader housing market

June purchase locks climbed 14% year over year while non-conforming and Non-QM lending continued gaining market share, according to Optimal Blue

May prices increased 0.8% year over year, with equity-rich buyers fueling gains in markets like San Francisco while affordability continues to sideline many traditional borrowers

New research finds affordability remains the biggest obstacle, but many future buyers also misunderstand how credit affects mortgage eligibility and pricing

June sales climbed 5.9% from a year earlier as mortgage costs eased, while inventory growth slowed to its weakest pace since late 2023, signaling a more balanced purchase market

New study says VantageScore 4.0 scores five million more creditworthy borrowers than FICO Score 10T, expanding lending opportunities as the industry prepares for the GSE credit score transition