Economics The Housing Market Is Safe From Stock Volatility, Experts Say The financial and crypto markets have been rising since a drop on Monday, but the housing market isn’t headed for a crash—at least not anytime soon
Demographics Homeownership Gap Between Black and White Americans Widest in 100 years Before the 1960s passage of anti-discrimination laws, Black homeowners were still doing better than they are today
Economics Consumer Price Index Points to Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022 Inflation is at its highest peak since the early 1980s, and 2022 may see more gains
Financials Why Separating Buyer Agent and Listing Agent Commissions Would Stir Up Competition Separate commissions would cause a steep price decline if buyers could negotiate fees directly with their agents
Financials Homeowners in Luxury Markets Are Seeing Major Equity Gains In luxury markets like San Diego, some residents are reporting record gains in home equity wealth
Housing Policy + Finance Rising Home Prices Mean Higher Loan Limits for the New Year Conforming loan limits will increase in about 100 pricey housing markets as 2021 comes to a close
Financials Home Price Appreciation Benefits Some Homeowners but Leaves Many More Scrambling While some are swimming in equity, others are drowning in debt—and losing their homes as a result
Economics Americans Prepare for Higher Inflation but Decelerating Home Prices in 2022 Prices for basic goods and services are steadily rising across the country, but Americans seem optimistic about housing prices for the new year
Economics High Inflation Could Impact Housing Demand as Prices for Shelter Goods Rise Why housing demand may be impacted by inflated prices for necessary goods and services
Financials Mortgage Rates Plummet After News of Omicron Variant After a major decline in refinance activity with high mortgage rates, a new COVID-19 variant could cause a swift reversal
