Analysis and Data
Investor Sentiment Index records lowest reading since its debut in 2023
Homebuyers now need $117K — 82% more than renters — to afford monthly costs, up from a 73% gap last year, Redfin reports
81% of potential sellers expect full asking price or more, survey finds
Despite soaring debt, just 1 in 3 homeowners take strategic steps to regain control
Foreclosures up 11% from February and 9% from a year earlier
Realtor.com report shows regional disparities in homebuyer down payments as affordability and supply challenges reshape housing markets
Slowdowns in Sun Belt markets dampen gains as housing wealth gaps persist across racial lines
1 in 10 homeowners put the entire cost to remodel on their credit cards
Demand from out-of-state buyers can drive house prices higher
Consumers remain poised to act when rates present an opportunity