Low inventory drives U.S. home prices up 5.5% year over year in Q3: FHFA

Low inventory drives U.S. home prices up 5.5% year over year in Q3: FHFA

U.S. house prices rallied again in the third quarter of 2023. In fact, home prices rose 2.1% quarter over quarter and 5.5% year over year in Q3, according to the Federal Housing... Read more »
Here’s why home sales will climb in 2024

Here’s why home sales will climb in 2024

If you follow real estate data closely, you’ll know that inventory rose late into November. You also know that new listings are up over last year, too.  However, what you might not... Read more »
Home Prices And Forecast 2023

Home Prices And Forecast 2023

  The Vancouver housing market has always been a topic of interest and debate, known for its stunning scenery and high real estate prices. In this comprehensive update, we’ll delve into the... Read more »
Fannie Mae on Q4: Existing home sales will be lowest since 2010

Fannie Mae on Q4: Existing home sales will be lowest since 2010

Fannie Mae expects Q4 seasonally adjusted existing home sales to be 3.9 million on an annualized basis – the lowest since Q3 2010. Total home sales are projected to come in at... Read more »
Have we finally hit the bottom in existing home sales?

Have we finally hit the bottom in existing home sales?

From NAR: Total existing-home sales – completed transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops – fell 4.1% from September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.79 million in October. Year-over-year,... Read more »
Home prices will fall in 2024: Morgan Stanley

Home prices will fall in 2024: Morgan Stanley

Let’s not sugarcoat it: 2023 was a bad year for the housing market. Mortgage rates eclipsed 8% at one point, inventory hit all-time lows, and home prices continued to climb. Next year,... Read more »
Best Side Hustles from Home to Make Money [2023]

Best Side Hustles from Home to Make Money [2023]

In the fast-paced and ever-changing world of work, the traditional 9-to-5 job is no longer the sole source of income for many individuals. Over the past few years, side hustles have been... Read more »
CUSO Home Lending rolls out Dark Matter Technologies’ loan origination system 

CUSO Home Lending rolls out Dark Matter Technologies’ loan origination system 

CUSO Home Lending rolled out Dark Matter Technologies’ Empower loan origination system (LOS) for its credit union owners.  CUSO Home Lending — a lender owned by Maine credit unions — became the... Read more »
Housing Market Sees Surge in Home Prices in 2023

Housing Market Sees Surge in Home Prices in 2023

The housing market is experiencing a significant surge, with more than 80% of metro areas witnessing home price increases in the third quarter of 2023, according to the latest quarterly report from... Read more »
Home prices grew in more than 80% of U.S. metro areas year over year in Q3: NAR report

Home prices grew in more than 80% of U.S. metro areas year over year in Q3: NAR report

Home prices keep moving up, offering few signs of relief to cash-strapped homebuyers. More than 80% of U.S. metro markets saw price gains in the third quarter of 2023, according to the... Read more »