Analysis and Data

Foreign buyers purchased $56B in U.S. homes last year — a 33% increase — though overall activity remains near historic lows

Though homeownership rates among Black Americans have improved, they still lag behind other racial groups

Purchase and refinance activity stall; VA refinances reverse prior week’s gain

Complexity is rising — and so are the costs of getting fees wrong

First American economist finds growing pressure at opposite ends of the age spectrum

Borrower demand remains strong, but is stifled by inventory and affordability barriers

Lenders can use DPA programs as a proactive purchase strategy to serve more buyers — and compete better in a challenging market

The expected spike in delinquencies materialized

Wyoming led retiree growth from 2013–2023, while Florida and Arizona dropped to the bottom 10

Couples with mismatched credit scores can pay up to $437 more per month on their mortgage and face an elevated risk of breakup, studies show