The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported sales of previously owned homes rose in May, citing falling mortgage rates as a reason the housing market may be heading in the
Increased Chinese trade tariffs about to hit home
Trade wars never happen without consequences to those down the line, and the latest increase in Chinese tariffs is hitting both home builders and remodelers where they live. Whatever project
Texas housing market breaks record for home sales, median price in 2018
For four years running, the Texas housing market has broken the record for home sales and median price.
According to the 2018 Texas Real Estate Year in Review report released by
Mortgage Market Update + Existing-home sales rebound in February
Homes with experience are selling better than expected these days. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), sales of previously owned homes rose sharply in February, a sign that
How Brexit news can have a ripple effect on U.S. housing
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that what is happening overseas could affect us here in the U.S. — especially our housing market. According to Realtor.com’s Claire Trapasso, however, even though Britain
Foreclosures down 78% since 2010
To those of us who were homeowners ten years ago, “foreclosure” was a word we heard frequently on the daily news or saw happening in our neighborhoods. It scared many
Housing market showing signs of stability at last
It appears the housing market is finally balancing out. According to a recent analysis by Realtor.com’s Andrea Riquier, there’s fresh evidence that the housing market is gaining some stability after
New homes under $300K increasingly disappearing
As housing inventory continues to tighten, builders are trying to bolster the market by adding new construction. But with rising costs and limited available lots, the steep price tag for
Homeownership numbers healthy but may be peaking
Homeownership has been on the rise, according to the latest report by the National Association of Realtors, using the latest U.S. Census figures. “More Americans became homeowners in the spring,
Mortgage Market Update – June 18, 2018
This week’s Mortgage Market Update shows rate staying neutral with average volatility. Read on to see how current economic and political events could alter rate movement in the market next