This week, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages ticked up to 4.20 percent, a gain of three basis points over the previous week, and the fourth consecutive weekly gain, according to Freddie Mac's latest data.
The U.S. homeownership rate was down to 64.2 percent in Q1 2019, down six basis points over the previous quarter, and posted virtually no annual change, according to the latest Census data.
For Americans looking to settle down and raise a family, a new ranking offers the 10 best cities in the Midwest, based on housing costs versus income, child care costs, unemployment rates, and more.
New survey data takes a closer look at Gen Z's homebuying aspirations, finding that more than half of this age cohort is saving up to buy a home by 2024.
A new study scores U.S. cities by sustainability metrics including access to public transit and parks, walkability, and bikeability. Only three of the top cities have home prices below the national median.
National affordability conditions are now at a 10-year low, and new data suggest that most Americans can't afford to live in communities offering childcare, schools, and better job opportunities.
The new ranking lists 10 U.S. counties where buying a home makes more financial sense than renting one, based on Realtor.com’s Q1 2019 Rent vs. Buy report data.
For those looking for clues on the trajectory of the nation's real estate markets, look no further than Central Florida, says new trend analysis of the region.