The Waiting Game of Homebuying
The average American would have to wait 13 years to save for a full house payment, but some buyers have to wait more than 80…
Category: 2019 Housing Market
‘We’re on the precipice of single-family zoning functionally not existing’
California’s governor recently passed new laws allowing for as many as three homes on land previously zoned single family. Find out more on the legislation.…
Recession Possible by Presidential Election?
New commentary points out parallels between the years that preceded the 2008 financial crisis and today. Click through to read more. The post Recession Possible…
Latino Homeownership Growing, but Gap Persists
While Latins are buying homes at a higher rate than the overall U.S. population, a new report states it could take decades to close the…
Housing Competition Heats Up in September
Offers facing a bidding war went against recent trends, but one California market reported a nearly 65% decline. The post Housing Competition Heats Up in…
Despite Economic Concerns, Homebuyer Sentiment Remains Strong
Continually falling mortgage rates are helping consumers remain positive, but there was no change in housing income expectations. The post Despite Economic Concerns, Homebuyer Sentiment…
Monitoring Mortgage Rates
Freddie Mac’s latest survey reveals mortgage demand is very strong, but an insider notes the patience of first-time buyers could soon be tested. The post…
How Long Does it Take to Build a Single-Family Home?
The Census Bureau’s new survey studies completion time form permit to construction and how that varies by region. The post How Long Does it Take…