For Week Ending November 25, 2023 Down payments reached a new high recently, as rising interest rates, elevated sales prices, and increased competition have led homebuyers to put more money down when purchasing a home. According to Realtor.com, buyers made … Continue reading →

For Week Ending November 18, 2023 U.S. home seller profits continue to rise, with profit margins on median-priced single-family home and condo sales climbing to 59% in the third quarter of the year, up from 56.6% in the second quarter … Continue reading →

For Week Ending November 11, 2023 Despite sluggish home sales, US home prices have continued to increase, further impacting affordability for many prospective buyers. According to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index, home prices were up 2.6% year-over-year and 0.4% … Continue reading →

For Week Ending November 4, 2023 Builder confidence continues to wane amid persistently high mortgage rates, which have remained above 7% since mid-August. According to the National Association of Home Builders, builder confidence in newly built single-family homes fell four … Continue reading →

For Week Ending October 28, 2023 Elevated mortgage rates have surpassed high home prices as the primary barrier to housing affordability, according to Fannie Mae’s latest Home Price Sentiment Index (HPSI), which fell by 2.4 points to 64.5 in September. … Continue reading →