Opinion Fannie and Freddie Affordable Housing Goals Could Be 'Major Point of Disagreement' U.S. lawmakers seek to reform the government-sponsored enterprises' relationship to the mortgage market. However, disagreement on proposed...
Market Data + Trends Lumber Prices Increased, OSB Prices Decreased in January 2018 The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics says that prices went up for softwood lumber and ready-mix...
Design Six Design Trends Home Builders and Remodelers Should Consider Whole-home connectivity, the return of black finishes, customizable products and ultramodern design are some of the six trends experts say...
Trends 2018 Ranking: Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers Denver ranks as a more challenging housing market than New York City and San Francisco in LendingTree's new list of the best and worst...
Market Data + Trends Home Builder Confidence Remains High Home builder sentiment remains positive in February in the wake of the new tax law, and despite rising mortgage rates. The latest National...
Market Data + Trends Homebuyers Could See 15 Percent Hike in 'Typical Mortgage Payment' This Year A new home price forecast says that the "typical mortgage payment" for new homebuyers could rise 15 percent by November 2018, while U.S....
Trends Housing Starts and Building Permits Surged in January 2018 Housing starts rose 10 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of 1.33 million, the second highest level since the...
Trends 2018 Design Trends: Turning Bathrooms Into Sanctuaries More homeowners are focusing on integrating tech and wellness into their homes. Bathrooms are no exception, as seven design trends show that...
Market Data + Trends California Housing Market Broke Records in 2017 Low unemployment, historically low interest rates, and strong job growth all fueled rising home prices, breaking previous price records, and...
Market Data + Trends How Household Composition Determines Homebuying Choices Homebuyers base their purchasing decisions including the type of home they need on a variety of factors, including relationship status and...
