Fannie Mae researchers say rising mortgage rates aren’t the only reason homeowners have been reluctant to sell, and rates coming back down won’t necessarily produce a flood of for-sale listings. Continue reading
Home sales fell 2 percent between August and September and retreated 15.4 percent from a year ago as prices and interest rates climbed. Continue reading
Homebuyers are backing away from the market as mortgage rates continue to climb. But new listings aren’t declining as quickly, Redfin reports. Continue reading
Fed’s “higher for longer” rate strategy could keep home sales from rebounding in 2024 or limit the strength of a recovery, according to two closely followed forecasts. Continue reading
Commissions will take a hit from the seasonal real estate transaction fall-off. But unlike last year, home price growth may gain steam, according to an Intel analysis of housing market projections. Continue reading
MBA forecasters expect rates to ease and sales to rise next year, but Fannie Mae economists predict home sales will remain subdued even if the Fed pulls off a soft landing. Continue reading
As mortgage rates hit new post-pandemic highs on inflation worries, an MBA survey finds applications for purchase loans fell for the sixth consecutive week last week and are down 30 percent from a year ago. Continue reading
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
Keller Williams kicked off its Mega Agent Camp on Tuesday with remarks from Gary Keller, who warned of a “rolling recession” while predicting agents will survive treacherous economic terrain. Continue reading
The Detroit-based mortgage giant returned to profitability during the spring homebuying season by slashing costs and boosting its market share in the face of severe inventory shortages. Continue reading