This might be the most wonderful time of the year (for homesellers)

Sellers get the best premium on their homes when they sell in mid-to-late May. The late weeks of spring are more profitable than early ones, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading

Foreclosures hit post-pandemic high during first quarter of 2022

U.S. foreclosure activity hit a new high not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, as foreclosures continue to rebound following the lapse of federal moratoriums, according to data from Attom. Continue reading

Property tax hikes slowed last year even as home sale prices soared

The average property tax bill rose by 1.8 percent in 2021. That’s the lowest increase in years, despite record home price growth, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading

Affordability slips in Q1 as prices, mortgage rates continue to climb

The median price for a single-family home was more expensive than historical averages in 79 percent of counties nationwide — a jump from 1Q21 when only 38 percent of counties saw prices exceed historical averages, according to data released Thursday by… Continue reading

House flipping is resurgent. But is it still profitable?

Investors flipped more homes in 2021, balancing a welcome fast-moving market with an unwanted decline in gross profits. Continue reading