According to the newly released CoreLogic Q3 2017 Home Equity Analysis, homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63 percent of all homeowners) have collectively seen their equity increase 11.8 percent year-over-year, representing
Texas home sales see first quarterly decline since 2012
The number of Texas home sales fell slightly in the third quarter of 2017, according to the 2017-Q3 Texas Quarterly Housing Report released by the Texas Association of Realtors. This
Single female home buyers increase to 2011 levels, FSBOs drop to all-time low
Are independent women becoming the stronger force in the home buying market? According to new data, significantly more single women are buying homes than almost every other segment of the
Texas condominium, townhome sales top $5.4 billion
Although pending home sales may be down across the nation, home buyers in the state of Texas are helping heat up sales in a specific niche – the condo and
Inventory Shortage Hampers Pending Home Sales
When the real estate market has fewer homes available, obviously sales will suffer. Over this past summer, we’ve seen just how significantly low inventory can affect the market and now,
Student Loan Debt Delays Home Buying By Seven Years
A new study by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the American Student Assistance shows that the weight of student debt can cause new home buyers to delay entering
Existing Home Sales Show Tight Market
As the supply of existing homes for sale continues to lag behind demand, consumers and industry professionals alike are closely watching the latest statistics. The National Association of Realtors (NAR)
Mortgage Market Update – August 14, 2017
This week’s mortgage rate summary shows rates currently trending sideways, with a solidly neutral forecast. Keep in mind, these trends are subject to change. Be sure to check back frequently
North Texas home sales, prices reach new high in June
North Texas’ real estate market is on fire. According to DallasNews.com, North Texas real estate agents sold a record number of houses in June, while area prices also hit a peak.
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Younger Americans more likely to rent, new report says
The national home ownership rate is currently at 75.0%, which leaves a quarter of Americans who are renting. According to a recent report from Pew Research, younger Americans in particular