Market Studies

A monthly report shows that states with the highest number of foreclosure starts include the red-hot real estate markets of California, Florida, and Texas.

Taking a look back at the significant milestones it has achieved, HUD continues to focus on expanding access to homeownership, supporting home retention, and addressing racial bias nationwide.

After a roller-coaster two years, experts expect a ‘flat stretch’ over the next 12 months, according to a new report.

CMBS See Large Uptick in Delinquencies Compared to Other Investor Groups

As mortgage rates continue to ease, homebuyers are still constrained by elevated housing costs, according to Zillow's latest housing report. However, cooling home values did provide some relief in November.

After interviewing over 100 highly placed and senior housing experts, most were positive and optimistic about future home price growth during calendar years 2024 and 2025.

“Over the past year, the HPSI has plateaued at a low level, evidence of persistent consumer pessimism regarding the state of the housing market,” said Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae SVP and Chief Economist.

While seasonal price trends typically place downward pressure on rents throughout the fall and winter, it may be no surprise that rents dropped in November, according to a new Rent. report. Asking rents have declined year-over-year in three of the last four months.

While the most vulnerable, at-risk counties are currently bunched in Chicago and New York City metros and parts of California, a new ATTOM report revealed which markets are facing the greatest risk of market downturns in the coming year.

The least affordable markets included Anaheim and San Francisco, where homebuyers with the typical local income would’ve needed to spend over 80% of their pay on monthly housing costs.