By the NumbersFreddie Mac: Mortgage interest rate hits 20-year highThe average 30-year rate crossed the 7% threshold this week, the highest rate since April 2002.Dave GallagherOctober 27, 2022
By the NumbersWhere are the affordable homes? Scranton tops the listZillow looked at home values and median household incomes to come up with the 10 most affordable markets in the country.Dave GallagherOctober 26, 2022
By the NumbersHome prices show biggest monthly decline in over a decadeThe latest data from Case-Schiller and FHFA highlights the slowdown's impact on home prices, with the greatest declines in West Coast markets.Dave GallagherOctober 25, 2022
By the NumbersAs home prices dip, so do profit marginsA new report from ATTOM indicates profit margins are starting to come down as interest rates rise and home sales slow.Dave GallagherOctober 25, 2022
By the NumbersEconomists offer insights on record rate hikesHigher interest rates for home mortgages are continuing to squeeze buyers, but the Fed says their actions are necessary for economic stability.Linda F. HerseyOctober 23, 2022
By the NumbersHousing affordability worse across the US, but a correction is comingAn ATTOM report finds that affordability continues to dip in nearly every county, but signs point to a gradual easing and slower rates of home appreciation.Dave GallagherOctober 21, 2022
By the Numbers'Zoom towns' not booming anymoreWith rising mortgage rates and housing prices that surged during the pandemic, cities that attracted out-of-town buyers are now seeing sharp slowdowns. Dave GallagherOctober 17, 2022
By the NumbersBidding wars aren’t going going gone, but no longer dominateCompetition among buyers has been on a steady decline since the beginning of 2022, and has now dropped to the lowest rate since the beginning of the pandemic.Amie FisherOctober 17, 2022
By the NumbersAffordability continues to drive homebuyer migrationWith interest rates pushing up mortgage payments, buyers are looking for more affordable housing options — and will relocate to find them. Dave GallagherOctober 17, 2022
By the NumbersLow inventory may continue to plague buyersThe housing slowdown, while offering modest relief for buyers, is being offset by high interest rates that are keeping prospective sellers out of the market.Dave GallagherOctober 17, 2022
By the NumbersAnnual home prices are still rising — slowlyCoreLogic predicts prices will continue to increase year-over-year, but growth will slow considerably in the coming months.Dave GallagherOctober 17, 2022