As we navigate the peak spring homebuying season, the economic backdrop remains characterized by a persistent “cloudy” outlook. While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have injected a fresh dose of volatility... Read more »
Deltec Homes, an Asheville, North Carolina-based builder of prefabricated, round houses, says its designs can withstand the extreme wind loads associated with a Category 5 hurricane. CEO Meg Gore said the company’s... Read more »
The national housing picture, while showing a general slowdown in contract signings in December, isn’t the whole story. Some local markets are absolutely thriving, showing surprising growth in pending home sales even... Read more »
The holiday season is here, and despite higher mortgage rates last week, housing demand is displaying some festive resilience. Typically, we expect a decrease in activity with elevated rates, but a seasonal... Read more »
People wanting to know what to expect from the 2025 housing market have no shortage of economic forecasts from companies in the real estate industry to thumb through. Redfin economists Daryl Fairweather... Read more »
After reaching their highest level since July 2022, mortgage applications have declined for two straight weeks, counteracting some recent positive signs for a still-sputtering housing industry. According to weekly data released Wednesday... Read more »
Mortgage delinquencies improved again in February as prepayment activity increased moderately. The national delinquency rate eased to 3.34% in February, down from 3.38% in January, according to an Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) mortgage... Read more »