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Existing-Home Sales Receded 5.9% in March
Existing-home sales descended in March, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Sales slid in all four major U.S. regions. Year-over-year, sales dropped in the Midwest and South, increased in the West and were unchanged in the
Share of Mortgage Loans in Forbearance Decreases Slightly to 0.36% in March
The Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) monthly Loan Monitoring Survey revealed that the total number of loans now in forbearance decreased by 2 basis points from 0.38% of servicers’
Remodeling Market Sentiment Down in the First Quarter
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its NAHB/Westlake Royal Remodeling Market Index (RMI) for the first quarter, posting a reading of 63, down five points compared to
Fast Cash for Medical Bills: How Selling Your Home Can Offer Instant Financial Relief
Medical bills can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for individuals and families alike. The rising costs of healthcare, coupled with unexpected medical emergencies, can quickly turn a
Millennial Buyers Prefer Better, Not Bigger Homes
As the housing industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, millennial buyers say they are willing to compromise when it comes to space. A National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Baby Boomers Regain Top Spot as Largest Share of Home Buyers
In a shift that underscores changing dynamics in the housing market, baby boomers now make up the largest generational group of home buyers, according to the National Association of
Slight Decline in Rates Helps New Home Sales to Edge Higher in February
A slight decline in mortgage rates and limited existing inventory helped new home sales to edge higher in February even as housing affordability challenges continue to act as a strong
FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2 Percent in January; Up 4.8 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices rose 0.2 percent in January, according to the U.S. Federal Housing (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (FHFA HPI®). House prices rose 4.8 percent from
Habitat for Humanity International announces new partnership to invest $82.5 million in affordable housing
Habitat for Humanity International’s community development financial institution, Habitat Capital, announced today a new
Existing-Home Sales Accelerated 4.2% in February
Existing-home sales ascended in February, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. For both monthly and year-over-year sales, two major U.S. regions experienced growth, one
NAIC Releases 2024 Market Share Data
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) released data on life/fraternal and property/casualty insurers. The reports provide market share information and identify leading insurance writers in several key lines of business. The reports reflect data filed by insurers as of March 3 and will be refreshed daily through March 7 and then each Monday throughout March.
Housing Starts Up in February as Builders Still Contend with Rising Costs
Limited existing inventory helped single-family starts to post a solid gain in February, but builders are still grappling with elevated construction costs stemming from tariff issues and
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased in the Fourth Quarter of 2024
The level of commercial and multifamily mortgage debt outstanding at the end of 2024 was $172 billion (3.7 percent)
PRICES FOR NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SERVICES CLIMB 0.5 PERCENT IN FEBRUARY, WITH TARIFF...
Officials with the Associated General Contractors of America note that Rising Construction Costs will Make it Harder for Firms to
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in February
Mortgage credit availability increased in February according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in January 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for January 2025
CONSTRUCTION OUTLAYS SLIP IN JANUARY AS POTENTIAL WIDESPREAD TARIFFS THREATEN TO PUSH BACK INVESTMENT...
Spending Declines for Manufacturing, Educational, and Multifamily Construction, Outweighing Gains in Single-Family Homebuilding
Pending Home Sales Waned 4.6% in January
Pending home sales pulled back 4.6% in January according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The Midwest, South and West experienced month-over-month losses in transactions – with the most significant drop in the South – while the Northeast saw a
January New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Decreased 6 Percent
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Builder Application Survey (BAS) data for January 2025 shows mortgage applications for new home purchases decreased 6 percent compared from a
Families Must Spend 38% of Their Income on Mortgage Payments
In a clear sign illustrating the housing affordability challenges facing Americans, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Cost of Housing Index (CHI) found that in the
