Economics How Might the Next Recession Affect the Housing Market? The next recession is on a lot of Americans' minds as they worry about their investments. But according to economists, the next one won’t be...
Economics Low Mortgage Rates Push Southern California Home Prices Higher Low mortgage rates are challenging the stereotype of Californians fleeing the expensive state. Those with money to spend who are in the...
Economics Renting a Single-Family Home Is Getting More Expensive Having trouble buying a single-family house due to the high entry-level price tag? It’s going to be hard to catch a break because rents are...
Economics Largest Month-Over-Month Increase for Housing Prices Since 2012 Home prices rose in October in the highest year-over-year increase in over a year. A combination of increased homebuyer demand from low...
Economics Near Nationwide Decline in Single-Family Permits in September Single-family homes may become harder to come by if the trend of decreasing permits for them continues. Only 15 states and the District of...
Economics International Trade Talks Push Mortgage Rates Higher U.S. mortgages are on the rise following hopeful trade talks with China. This is a continuation of the past month’s upward trend, but...
Economics What Will Happen to the Housing Market in the Next Recession? Word on the street is that a recession may be on its way. Flashbacks to the 2008 recession would scare anyone with a stake in the housing...
Economics The Mortgage “Lock-In Effect” on the Housing Market Lucky homebuyers who are able to buy now are locking in dramatically low mortgage rates. But if mortgage rates increase, those with lower...
Economics Will 2020 Bring Change to the Housing Market? Homebuyers may have a few New Year’s wishes for the housing market: lower prices, more inventory, and continued low mortgage rates, to name...
New-Home Sales Increase in Building Permits and Sales May Mark Future Housing Recovery Get them while they’re hot: some builders are lowering prices in response to buyers’ demands for affordability. Combined with low mortgage...