Expert Says Market ‘Ready to Pop’

Expert Says Market ‘Ready to Pop’

The supply of new homes in Southern U.S. states has surged significantly, potentially creating a bubble in the housing market, a real estate analyst suggested on Monday. Imminent Housing Bubble Burst in Southern... Read more »
Is the spring housing market ready for the Fed’s déjà vu?

Is the spring housing market ready for the Fed’s déjà vu?

A serious 10-year yield and mortgage rate talk My work on housing moves around the 10-year yield and the economics that move that. The growth rate of inflation has fallen a lot... Read more »
Gap between Black and white renters who were mortgage ready narrowed during the pandemic

Gap between Black and white renters who were mortgage ready narrowed during the pandemic

The gap between Black and white renter families that could afford a mortgage narrowed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Zillow report released Friday. About 7.8% of Black renter families... Read more »
Gap between Black and white renters who were mortgage ready narrowed during the pandemic

More homeowners might be ready to sell despite the lock-in effect: Redfin

Despite the still-challenging rate environment, some homeowners might opt to bite the bullet and give up their low rate to move, according to a Redfin study.    Nationwide, the share of homeowners with... Read more »
Are you ready to buy a home?

Are you ready to buy a home?

Question: I am tired of paying rent and thinking about buying a home, but I’m worried about the added cost and responsibility. How do I know if I am ready?—Kate The transition... Read more »