home buyers

Home Buyers Still Hopeful, Would-Be Sellers Less So

One in 10 Americans say they want to buy a home in 2022. But between high prices and low supply, they will need a lot of resilience for their search.

How US banks turmoil is impacting the already hammered housing market – New York Post

How US banks turmoil is impacting the already hammered housing market  New York Post

Optimism Reigns Amid Affordability Challenges

The shortage of entry-level homes and slow income growth could turn people off from homeownership, but the American dream of buying a home remains alive and well.

Mortgage rates drop in wake of bank failures – CNN

  1. Mortgage rates drop in wake of bank failures  CNN
  2. Mortgage Rates Drop Back to Monday’s Lows After More Big Bank Drama  Mortgage News Daily
  3. Buyers, get moving: Today’s 30-year mortgage rates dive below 6% | March 16, 2023  Fox Business

Mortgage Rates Near 7% for Spring Selling Season: Prices of … – WOLF STREET

Mortgage Rates Near 7% for Spring Selling Season: Prices of …  WOLF STREET

With little competition, homebuilders are feeling better

Despite economic uncertainty, homebuilders remain optimistic in March, but six month outlook falters slightly.

Bad News for Home Buyers: Housing Inventory Remains Low in America’s Cities and Towns.

From the Chicago suburbs to small Vermont towns, the number of homes available for sale going into this year’s buying season remains very low, a MarketWatch analysis shows.

FTC votes to block ICE-Black Knight deal, citing higher prices for home buyers

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block Intercontinental Exchange Inc. proposed acquisition of mortgage software rival Black Knight Inc. Thursday, alleging the tie-up would raise prices for mortgage lenders and home buyers. The FTC said the deal would give ICE and Black Knight a significant position in the market for loan origination software, which lenders … [Read more…]