June Housing Starts Drop to 9-Month Low
New housing starts fell from a multi-year high in May to a 9-month low in June. Demand remains strong, but builders are wary about rising materials and labor costs driving prices even higher and…
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Mortgage Loan Rates Mixed, Applications Fell Last Week
Mortgage applications dipped slightly last week according to Wednesday's report from the Mortgage Bankers Association. Interest rates were stable as well.
Homebuilder Confidence Still Solid in July, but Not Rising
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) homebuilders confidence index remained unchanged in July but still holds at a solidly positive level.
Luxury Home Prices Rising, Sales Booming
Luxury homes remain in high demand, driving prices up and selling quickly once they appear on the market. Here are 20 U.S. counties where luxury home prices rose the most in the past year.
Mortgage Loan Rates Mixed, Applications Increased Last Week
Applications for new mortgages rose last week, even accounting for the July 4th holiday. Interest rates moved up a little, but remain in a narrow range between 4.5% and 4.75%.
Mortgage Delinquencies, Foreclosures Decline in April
CoreLogic's Loan Performance Insights report for April shows that U.S. mortgages 30 or more days past due fell year over year in April.
10 Big City Neighborhoods Where Rents Are Cheap
Rising home prices and low inventory of entry-level homes is forcing many Americans to continue renting. Here are 10 big-city neighborhoods where rental prices are well below the median for the cities.
Average US Rent Cost Rises 3% to All-Time High of $1,405
The average apartment rental cost in the United States reached an all-time high in June. rising nearly 3% year over year to $1,405.
Mortgage Loan Rates Made Mixed Moves as Applications Dipped Last Week
Mortgage loan rates changed little last week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage actually slipped a few ticks during the week.
CoreLogic May Home Price Index Jumps More Than 7%
Home prices rose more than 1% month over month and more than 7% year over year in May according to the latest report from CoreLogic. Low inventory levels continue to bedevil first-time buyers.
The 10 Most Expensive US Neighborhoods
On average, the most expensive places in the world to live are Monaco, Singapore, and New York City. But you know what they say about averages: if you and Bill Gates (net worth of…
May Pending Home Sales Tick Higher, Inventory Remains a Problem
The National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday morning the pending home sales in May rose by 0.5%. Rising prices for scarce inventory continue to frustrate potential buyers.
Mortgage Loan Rates Made Mixed Moves as Applications Fell 5% Last Week
Applications for new mortgages fell by about 5% last week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage loan rate changes were mixed on small moves.
April Home Prices Continue Upward Trend
The Case-Shiller national house price index rose 6.4% month over month in April, a tick less than the 6.5% month-over-month growth in March.
How Homebuilder Lennar Crushed Estimates
Homebuilder Lennar reported second-quarter results before markets opened Tuesday. Revenues soared due to an acquisition closed in February, but prices rose sharply and buyer incentives fell.