Tagged: analysis

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

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

Newrez loan data shows first-time buyers still accounted for nearly half of 2025 purchase originations as home prices and borrower incomes climbed

ICE finds younger buyers making up a growing share of mortgages while alternative down payment sources reach a seven-year high

A look back at the legislation that transformed the American dream, and what history can teach today's mortgage professionals