Market Studies

While October saw an uptick in new listings, home sellers nationwide are taking a chance on the market and dropping their prices to attract more buyers. A new market report from Redfin revealed that many Americans remain concerned that mortgage rates may not decline any time soon.

Including pending home sales numbers, the National Association of Realtors also updated its annual economic forecasts for 2023 and 2024. Click through to find out how much pending home sales numbers changed from last year and to view the NAR’s economic forecast.

The MBA reports that volatile interest rates and stresses on some property markets have increased delinquency rates backed by commercial real estate properties in Q2, trending upward alongside the national residential mortgage delinquency rate.

Through enforcement efforts to address redlining nationwide, the U.S. Justice Department reports it has collected millions in relief for communities of color nationwide that may have experienced discrimination during their homebuying process.

While the Midwest remains the most dominant region for renters nationwide, one New York borough was named the most popular location for renters, according to RentCafe's October Rental Activity Report. Click here to see which other locales topped the list.

Having a high-paying job doesn’t guarantee you can easily afford a place to live, especially in cities like San Francisco or New York City—even for those earning over $1M annually. Click through to find out where the standard 28% ratio of your monthly income goes the farthest.

The OCC, FDIC, and Federal Reserve have outlined a framework for the safe and sound management of exposure to climate-related financial risks for large financial institutions. Here’s what that means for the industry.

The standard down payment of 20% has done nothing but rise as this number is tied to home prices, which are also rising. Click through to find out where the cheapest down payments are...and the most expensive.

According to a new analysis from the Joint Center for Housing Studies, home updates are likely to see some changes over the coming year. Click through to learn what the study is forecasting over the next four quarters.

ICE data shows a year-over-year rise of 13 basis points year over year, marking only the second—and largest—annual increase in the past 2.5 years.