Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ gambit may yet cool home price gains

Fannie Mae and MBA economists are now in agreement that mortgage rates will come down only gradually this year and next but that home price appreciation will slow. Continue reading

Share of first-time homebuyers hits highest level since 2010: Zillow

Unburdened by rate lock, the share of first-time homebuyers rose to 50 percent this year, according to a new report from Zillow. That’s the highest share since 2010. Continue reading

WATCH: Consumers want simplicity, not speed

During an ICNY panel, leaders from several startups revealed that consumers have little interest in closing on a home in 24 hours; instead, they want a frictionless transaction. Continue reading

WATCH: Consumers want simplicity, not speed

During an ICNY panel, leaders from several startups revealed that consumers have little interest in closing on a home in 24 hours; instead, they want a frictionless transaction. Continue reading