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Jan 7, 2022
Jan 6, 2022
Americans Look To Move Somewhere Less Expensive
If you're like most Americans, your monthly mortgage payment will be among your biggest bills. That's why it's important for prospective...
Jan 5, 2022
Homeownership Affordable On Average Wage
Buying a home has become less affordable over the past year. Home prices have surged as buyer demand outpaced the inventory of homes for...
Jan 4, 2022
Mortgage Rates Fall To Four-Week Low
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates fell to a four-week low last week....
Jan 3, 2022
Homes For Sale Still Selling Quickly
In November, the typical home for sale was on the market just 18 days, according to new numbers from the National Association of...
Dec 23, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
How Much Competition Will Winter Buyers Face?
Home buyers faced a lot of competition this year. Elevated demand and fewer homes available for sale meant interested buyers had to be...
Dec 20, 2021
Credit Availability Unchanged in November
When thinking about buying a house, most of us look at home prices and mortgage rates. Together, they can provide a rough idea of how...
Dec 17, 2021
Housing Sentiment Steady Despite Economic Concerns
Americans are concerned about the economy, according to Fannie Mae's most recent Home Purchase Sentiment Index. But while concerns about...
Dec 16, 2021
Remote Work Continues To Impact Buying Decisions
Work has a big impact on how and where we live. It determines what we can afford and where we need to be on a day-to-day basis. So when...
Dec 15, 2021
Dec 13, 2021
Homeowners Continue To See Big Equity Gains
Some of homeownership's benefits are constant. Stability and the freedom to customize your living space, for example. Others depend a lot...
Dec 10, 2021
The Top Projects On Homeowner To-Do Lists
Whether you just bought a house or are thinking about buying a house, home improvement projects may be on your mind. After all, unless...
Dec 8, 2021
How Much Is The Typical Down Payment?
Coming up with a down payment is among the biggest challenges for prospective home buyers, especially if it's their first time. While...
Dec 7, 2021
Dec 6, 2021
Will There Be More Homes For Sale Next Year?
The housing market has been out of balance for a while now. Too many home buyers have been active in a market with too few homes for...
Dec 3, 2021
Proximity To Family Moves Up Buyers' Wish Lists
The list of things home buyers consider important when deciding to move stays fairly consistent. Years go by without much change to...
Dec 2, 2021
Bidding Wars Fall From Peak But Remain Common
In a seller's market – when there are more home buyers than there are homes for sale – competition is common. A good listing will attract...
Nov 30, 2021
Housing Outlook Stays Positive Despite Challenges
Each month, Fannie Mae's Economic and Strategic Research Group releases an outlook forecasting what they think is ahead for the economy...
Nov 29, 2021
Do You Want To Buy A New Or Existing Home?
Shopping for a house to buy involves many choices. One of the most obvious is whether you want to buy a new house or an existing home....
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