Housing starts unexpectedly surge in November as mortgage rates fall
Housing starts surged in November to the highest level in six months as high mortgage rate began to fall, luring would-be homebuyers back into the market.
US homelessness up 12% from 2022, hits highest level since 2007
The point-in-time homelessness count released by HUD found over 650,000 people experienced homeless on a single night in January 2023, an increase of 12% from 2022.
Homebuilder sentiment rises more than expected as mortgage rates fall
Confidence among builders in the U.S. housing market rose in December for the first time in four months as high mortgage rates finally started to fall.
California's extreme wildfires are leaving residents without home insurance options as climate risks increase
California's extreme wildfires and wild weather has some home insurance companies either not accepting new applications or leaving altogether.
Mortgage demand jumps again as rates fall to lowest level since August
Home-purchase applications increased for the fifth week straight thanks to a recent drop in mortgage rates, which has helped to boost consumer demand.
Pending home sales fall to record low as high mortgage rates take a toll
Signed contracts to buy previously owned homes in the U.S. plummeted in October to the lowest level on a record amid a recent spike in mortgage rates.
Mortgage demand rises again as rates drop to 10-week low
Home-purchase applications increased for the fourth week straight thanks to a recent drop in mortgage rates, which has helped to boost consumer demand.
Difficult housing market forces divorced couples to live together: 'Feels like the impossible'
Some divorced couples are being forced to live together in a difficult housing market that makes finding another home expensive, if not impossible.
Home prices rise for eighth straight month in September
U.S. home prices continued to march higher in September despite a spike in mortgage rates, locking many would-be homebuyers out of the housing market.
Housing down payments hit all-time high as buyers battle high mortgage rates
Homebuyers are putting down a record amount of money in order to secure their dream house as they deal with a supply crunch and rising mortgage rates.
New home sales fell more than expected after spike in mortgage rates
New home sales in the U.S. fell more than expected in October as mortgage rates hit a two-decade high, pushing many would-be buyers out of the market.
American dream is slipping away, voters say in new poll
Only 36% of US voters believe that the American Dream is still a reality, according to a new poll.
Mortgage rates plummet to two-month low, reigniting housing demand
Home-purchase applications increased to the highest level in six weeks thanks to a recent drop in mortgage rates, which helped to boost consumer demand.
A housing market price drop 'only seen a handful of times' is coming in 2024, Morgan Stanley says
Morgan Stanley analysts anticipate that home prices will fall 3% next year as mortgage rates continue to fall, helping to improve the supply constraints.
Existing home sales plummet to lowest level in 13 years as prices rise
The sale of previously owned homes fell again in October as high mortgage rates and a worsening supply shortage left would-be buyers with limited options.
More families lost faith in 'American dream' in last 5 years: study
More than two in five Americans who responded to MassMutual's State of the American Family survey said that financial security and the American dream is out of reach.
Housing watch: Is now a good time to buy a home?
A new analyst note from Bank of America indicated that renting remains more affordable than buying a home, despite the recent decline in mortgage rates.
US renters remain burdened as insurance pressures on landlords mount
U.S. renter households remained burdened in the third quarter of 2023, according to a report from Moody's Analytics that found 30% of renters' gross income was spent on rent.
Homebuilder sentiment unexpectedly plummets to lowest level this year
Confidence among builders in the U.S. housing market plunged to the lowest level since January 2023 as stubbornly high mortgage rates weighed on demand.
Mortgage demand surges to 5-week high after recent drop in mortgage rates
Home-purchase applications increased to the highest level in five weeks thanks to a recent drop in mortgage rates, which helped to boost consumer demand.












