One-third (33%) of Black millennials own their home, compared to two-thirds (65%) of White millennials, according to a new data analysis by Redfin (NASDAQ:RDFN). This represents the largest disparity gap in homeownership among any generation. Redfin determined that...
A major retailer shutting down stores, a federal regulator being pressed for transparency and living in a Mercedes-Benz (but not a car). From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are the Hits and Misses for the week of Feb. 25 to March 1. Miss: No Miracle on...
Mortgage rates climbed for the fourth consecutive week, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.94% as of Feb. 29, up from last week when it averaged 6.90%. A year ago at this...
A new data report from ATTOM has determined there were 1.35 million mortgages secured by residential properties issued during the fourth quarter of 2023. This represented a 13.8% drop from the third quarter – the tenth decline in the last 11 quarters. The fourth...
What a difference four years makes – a new data analysis from Zillow (NASDAQ:Z, ZG) found today’s home buyers need to make more than $106,000 to “comfortably afford” a residential property purchase. That sum is 80% more than the money required for the same purchase in...