Builders enjoy a world of sub-6% mortgage rates

Builders enjoy a world of sub-6% mortgage rates

While existing homebuyers have been battling high mortgage rates for months — which are now at 8% — the builders are wooing buyers with lower rates and incentives. Today, the new home... Read more »
Forecast for 2024 & 2025

Forecast for 2024 & 2025

Are you curious about what the next 5 years hold for the U.S. housing market? The housing market is a complex and ever-changing landscape, making it difficult to predict with certainty what... Read more »
BHHS CEO Gino Blefari: ‘Doesn’t agree with it one bit’ about commission conspiracy

BHHS CEO Gino Blefari: ‘Doesn’t agree with it one bit’ about commission conspiracy

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — Courtroom proceedings in the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit continued on Wednesday — after some drama — with HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari taking the stand. Blefari was cross-examined... Read more »
Texas Housing Market: Price, Trends, Predictions 2023

Texas Housing Market: Price, Trends, Predictions 2023

The Texas housing market experienced significant developments in August. Despite ongoing challenges such as high-interest rates, the state’s residential real estate industry showed resilience. In August, Texas witnessed a noteworthy rebound in... Read more »
Opinion: How to avert an impending homeowners insurance crisis

Opinion: How to avert an impending homeowners insurance crisis

A brewing crisis is emerging around homeowners insurance and thus far the finance and insurance community has not offered any viable solutions. The annual number of weather/climate-related disasters exceeding $1 billion per event has... Read more »
Austin Housing Market Forecast 2023: Home Prices Are Dropping

Austin Housing Market Forecast 2023: Home Prices Are Dropping

Zillow forecasts a 0.4% increase in home values for the Austin housing market by September 30, 2023. The Austin-Round Rock Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) has witnessed significant changes in its housing market.... Read more »
Mr. Cooper’s profits increase to 5M in Q3

Mr. Cooper’s profits increase to $275M in Q3

Mr. Cooper Group improved its profitability in the third quarter of 2023 mainly due to the performance of its servicing portfolio, which benefited from high rates and low delinquency. However, the company still... Read more »
Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the US 2023

Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the US 2023

When it comes to buying a house in the United States, some states are more affordable than others. In this article, we will explore the top 10 cheapest states to buy a... Read more »
Mortgage applications stall with 8% rates

Mortgage applications stall with 8% rates

With mortgage rates still hovering around 8%, mortgage applications decreased 1% for the week ending Oct. 20 compared to the week prior, according to weekly mortgage application data from the Mortgage Bankers... Read more »
20 Cheapest States to Buy a House in 2023

20 Cheapest States to Buy a House in 2023

If you’re looking for affordable housing, there are plenty of options available in the United States. In this article, we will find about the 20 cheapest states to buy a house in... Read more »