Consumers nationwide are citing elevated mortgage rates rather than home prices as their primary challenge in reaching affordability, as rates above 7% continue to dampen the overall housing market sentiment, according to Fannie Mae's latest Home Purchase Sentiment Index.

The long-term impact of COVID-19 and the growing trend of remote work still impact the market today. A new study from Bright MLS revealed how low mortgage rates and increased savings fueled housing demand, causing a home price surge across the U.S.

A new study from LendingTree revealed nearly 5.5 million homes remain vacant nationwide, with many being unoccupied vacation homes, while some homes are still on the market, waiting to be sold or rented.

Annual U.S. single-family rent growth dropped to a near three-year low in July, falling to 3.1%, according to CoreLogic's latest Single-Family Rent Index.

As mortgage rates remain elevated, a new market report from Redfin revealed the typical homebuyer’s monthly payment is now at a record high of $2,666, representing a near 9% year-over-year change as housing costs continue to rise nationwide.

Homeownership is becoming more and more difficult, according to ATTOM's 2023 U.S. Home Affordability Report, which revealed that in Q3, housing affordability worsened across the nation amid continuing increases in home prices and mortgage rates.

A new Redfin survey revealed that nearly one-third of Black and Hispanic respondents faced some sort of discrimination while house hunting, while 22% of LGBTQ+ respondents also reported being discriminated against because of their sexual orientation.

A partial shutdown of government operations would result in the closing of some federal housing, mortgage, and other programs of interest to the housing industry if Congress is unable to agree on the provisions of a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government by September 30.

The total value of the U.S. housing market surged more than $2.6 trillion year-over-year, nearly 50% higher than pre-pandemic levels, as a new Zillow report revealed which states and metro areas boast the most valuable real estate in the nation.

Among homeowners who have relocated in the last three years, more than 20% regret moving, according to a new study from All Star Home, with unexpected housing costs cited as the top driver of buyer's remorse.