The average U.S. homeowner spends $17,958 each year on non-mortgage expenses, according to new research from Real Estate Witch, an online resource published by Clever Real Estate. The greatest expense involves utilities – the average homeowner spends $5,362 per year....
Mortgage application activity was mostly flat last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dipped by 0.7% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week...
It has become more affordable to rent a home than buying a residence in the top 50 U.S. metros, according to the latest Realtor.com Rental Report. During February, the cost of buying a starter home in the top 50 metros was $1,027 (60.1%) higher than renting one – in...
The typical U.S. household is still unable to afford a median-priced home, although some progress has been made. According to new data from Redfin (NASDAQ:RDFN) that analyzed the February housing market, buyers needed to earn an annual income of $113,520 to afford the...
Two new housing data reports affirmed home pricing began 2024 on the rise. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 6.0% annual gain in January, up from a 5.6% rise in the previous month. The 10-City Composite showed an increase...
BCB Bancorp Sells $205.3 Million in Problem Loans, Takes $43.3 Million Loss
