Tagged: Homebuyers

With prices high and getting higher, homebuyers are purchasing — and hanging hopes on refi soon

Steep cost of homeowner’s insurance creating problems for lenders, buyers, and owners

Housing market forecast predicts existing-home sales could fall to lowest level in three decades

And the reasons for doing so are changing, Bright MLS finds

A sharp rise in construction wages hasn’t solved the industry’s labor shortage — and meanwhile, is driving up prices for homebuyers

Redfin’s latest data shows market shifts continue to favor buyers as sale prices peak, concessions grow, touring activity rises

Economist’s analysis finds the pendulum has swung toward renting, making local expertise more important than ever for mortgage pros

FICO claims its latest credit score identifies more risky borrowers, better serves lenders

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

Due to market conditions, prospective sellers likely to experience ‘the least seller-friendly summer since at least 2016,’ report finds