Rising home prices have pushed the third quarter’s tappable home equity amount near its 2022 peak, but interest rates are making homeowners reluctant to extract that wealth. Mortgage holders withdrew a mere... Read more »
In a surprising turn of events, housing prices have experienced a remarkable surge of 6.6% since January, defying the odds posed by escalating mortgage rates. This upward trajectory, highlighted by the S&P... Read more »
In another odd twist for 2023, the ability to split up after a divorce seems to be another casualty of the high mortgage rate environment. Couples who may have locked in a... Read more »
While prospective homebuyers are grappling with still-elevated mortgage rates, a growing share of Americans are enjoying being mortgage-free. In 2022, nearly 40% of U.S. homeowners owned their homes outright, according to Census... Read more »
Mortgage demand experienced a notable surge, reaching the highest level in five weeks, following a decline in interest rates. The Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index reported a 2.8% increase in demand,... Read more »
In September, all-cash purchases represented one-third of the U.S. home purchases, compared to 29.5% a year ago, according to a Redfin report. It’s the highest share of all-cash transactions recorded since 2014.... Read more »
Stubbornly elevated mortgage rates created more affordability pressures for homebuyers in October, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s November Mortgage Monitor report. In October, the monthly payment needed to purchase a median-priced home... Read more »
California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) recently published a comprehensive report providing insights into the current state of the California housing market amidst persistently high mortgage rates. The data paints a nuanced picture... Read more »