Housing Affordability Weakened in February 2024
Housing Affordability Weakened in February 2024
Housing affordability fell nationally in February 2024, the monthly mortgage payment decreased 3%, and the median single-family home price fell 1.5%.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 18, 2024
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 18, 2024
Mortgage interest rates rose to 7.1% this week; despite higher mortgage rates, mortgage applications increased.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 11, 2024
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 11, 2024
Yesterday's inflation figures rose to 3.5%, and as a result, mortgage interest rates are likely to increase in the coming weeks.
Instant Reaction: CPI, April 10, 2024
Instant Reaction: CPI, April 10, 2024
March inflation figures were very bad, which also means bad news for interest rates.
Instant Reaction: Jobs, April 5, 2024
Instant Reaction: Jobs, April 5, 2024
The job market is strong, with 303,000 net payroll job additions in March; 39,000 net new jobs in construction means more housing supply is coming.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 4, 2024
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, April 4, 2024
Mortgage interest rates continue their now 17-week stay in the mid-6% range, with the current 30-year mortgage interest rate at 6.82%.
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 28, 2024
Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, March 28, 2024
Mortgage interest rates have continued in the mid-6% range for 16 weeks, with the 30-year fixed rate down slightly to 6.79% from 6.8% the week prior.
In Honor of Women's History Month, a Look at Successes and Challenges for Women in Homeownership
Successes and Challenges for Women in Homeownership
We're seeing more and more women becoming homeowners, with single women making a notable impact in the housing market.
Women Homebuyers
Pending Sales in February 2024 Increase from January
Pending Sales in February 2024 Increase from January
In February 2024, pending home sales rose 1.6% month over month and decreased 7% year over year.
February 2024 Existing Home Sales Climb Along with Inventory
February 2024 Existing Home Sales, Inventory Climb
In February 2024, existing-home sales increased 9.5 % and inventory of unsold listings were up 5.9% from January 2024.