Two new data reports have found housing supply is starting to outpace demand, with a surge of new listings being seesawed by a growing deficit of buyers. Zillow (NASDAQ:Z, ZG) is reporting new listings of houses rose by nearly 13% from one year ago, while the level...
Mortgage applications activity recorded a significant upswing for the week ending June 7, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, shot up by 15.6% on a seasonally adjusted...
A total of 32,621 residential properties with foreclosure filings were recorded in May, according to data from ATTOM. This is up by 3% from April but down 7% from May 2023. One in every 4,320 housing units across the country had a foreclosure filing last month. The...
Rents dropped in May for the tenth consecutive month, albeit at a slower pace, according to the latest Realtor.com Rental Report. The median asking rent nationally for 0-2 bedroom units fell by -0.7% ($13) from May 2023 to $1,732. This is only $24 (-1.4%) below its...
As we navigate the economic landscape of 2024, homeowners must be acutely aware of the changing interest rate environment. These rates directly impact mortgage payments, refinancing opportunities, and home equity, making it crucial for homeowners to stay informed and...