New Home Buyers Bounce Back In October
Mortgage rates were at their recent peak in October. But despite elevated rates, new home buyers were active, pushing sales of newly built single-family homes higher than the month before.
Mortgage rates were at their recent peak in October. But despite elevated rates, new home buyers were active, pushing sales of newly built single-family homes higher than the month before.
Mortgage rates were at their recent peak in October. But despite elevated rates, new home buyers were active, pushing sales of newly built single-family homes
Homeownership is a major financial commitment. Not only does it mean a monthly mortgage payment but it also comes with other expenses like property tax
The National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index tracks the number of contracts to buy homes that are signed each month. The index is
There are a lot of Americans looking to buy a home this year. In fact, there are far more home buyers active in the market
For generations, young Americans have included homeownership among their goals for the future. Its appeal has endured over the decades and through numerous bubbles, crashes,
If you’re shopping for a home to buy and feel like there are fewer options to choose from, you’re not imagining it. The number of
Sales of previously owned homes fell less than one percent in May, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. The month-over-month decline,
People tend to choose where to live based on a few basic factors. Traditionally, we want to live somewhere close to our family, our friends,
Housing market conditions have been pretty consistent over the past few years. Inventory and mortgage rates have remained low while buyer demand and home prices
Before you can shop for a house to buy, you have to make sure you’ll be able to get a loan. After all, there’s no
Whatever challenges today’s housing market has, they haven’t deterred home buyers. Buyer demand spiked last summer and hasn’t let up since. In fact, a newly
Having a second home is a dream for a lot of people. Who doesn’t want somewhere beautiful they can escape to when they need a
There are plenty of reasons someone might be considering a move. But among the ones most commonly cited by prospective home buyers, a desire for
The things that motivate homeowners to sell stay pretty consistent through the years. Mostly, they’re personal. Whether it’s because they need a bigger house to
Selling a house comes with a long to-do list. You’ve got to get the house ready for showings, clear out the clutter, and fix any
In most cases, when you buy something, you don’t get to negotiate the price. If you’re buying a refrigerator, for example, you don’t make an
Last year, after the coronavirus’ onset, there was a lot of talk about how Americans were looking to move from city centers into the suburbs
When a buyer’s offer is accepted and a contract to buy is signed, that home’s sale is considered pending until the closing process has finished.
If you’re shopping for a house this year, there’s likely a reason you’ve decided now’s the right time for you to buy. Maybe it’s because