Tagged: Affordability

Redfin reports the widest condo market imbalance in 13 years, giving buyers more negotiating power

NAR finds nearly one-third of repeat buyers pay cash, narrowing the pool of financed purchase transactions for lenders

Pending sales fall 16.4% from a year ago despite lower home prices and mortgage payments, as sellers retreat from a weakening market

Realtor.com reports a sharp decline in purchase activity as higher rates erode borrowing power

September's $53 increase ended three months of payment relief, with affordability deteriorating in 39 states

Rocket Mortgage data shows purchases involving older co-applicants have remained resilient

First American’s September report shows higher-end appreciation leading in most tracked markets, while starter-home prices continue climbing in several Midwest and Northeast metros

The executive order calls for automatic mortgage insurance cancellation, expanded title insurance alternatives, and cheaper refinances, potentially changing how lenders and servicers handle borrower costs

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s higher allocation requirement gives LOs reason to review association finances now, while California’s new funding duties begin in 2032

The MoneyGuide founder’s free planning app helps buyers map when they could afford a home, with an optional handoff to its wholly owned brokerage