Rate Lock & Fear: Two Challenges the Housing Market is Facing Today
21 February 2023 ~ The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply
Back to Market – Lower Mortgage Rates are Bring Buyers Back
31 January 2023 ~ As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.
Looking to Past Recessions for a Lens on Today’s Market
17 January 2023 ~ As talk about a potential recession grows, you may be wondering what a recession could mean for the housing market.
The Latest on Housing Supply and Demand
18 October 2022 ~ Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights.
How to Prepare Your Home for Sale this Fall
4 October 2022 ~ Today’s housing market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your house, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result.
The Strength of Homeowners Today
27 September 2022 ~ The fevered real estate market that defined the past two years is behind us, and the difference is being felt. The question now is, just how financially strong are homeowners throughout the country?