According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, a new report revealed that appraisers underutilize time adjustments for local house price growth, but what does this mean for the industry?

While mortgage rates have moderated, housing market challenges such as affordability and rising home prices continue to hinder homebuyers nationwide.

Home prices are increasing in some states, as potential homebuyers are finding it harder to find affordable homes within their budgets, according to a new study from the New Jersey Real Estate Network.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce announced that it has established a new office in Philadelphia, in addition to industry experts Lisa Lee and Judi Romano joining the firm, offering residential and commercial foreclosure, litigation, bankruptcy, eviction, and REO services across the state.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Housing Counseling revealed that the millions in available grants will help expand housing counseling services and provide comprehensive financial literacy, homeownership, and affordable housing support to underserved communities.

According to a recent Realtor.com survey, more than half of all first-time homebuyers indicated that now is a good time to buy, as moderating price growth and mortgage rates are expected to help improve affordability throughout 2024.

A new report notes that 2023 foreclosure filings were up from 2022 but still below pre-pandemic levels. "Reflecting on 2023, we see the recent rise in foreclosure activity as a market correction rather than a cause for alarm. It signals a return to more traditional patterns after years of volatility," said Rob Barber, CEO at ATTOM.

While the total number of listings is down year-over-year, a new Redfin report revealed that mortgage applications are rising as more home sellers list their homes on the market, offering buyers a lower rate from their October-high and more inventory to choose from.

New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are the most valuable metros in the U.S., according to a new LendingTree study, but it may come as a surprise how much the total value of owner-occupied homes are within them.

The share of homeowners that are considered “house poor” has risen above 30%, according to a new study from Creditnews, as housing affordability remains a challenge for American households nationwide.