Market Data + Trends Do Rising Foreclosures Pose a Threat to the US Housing Market? Foreclosures notices are rising, but experts aren't worried about a subsequent housing bust
Housing Policy + Finance Industry Leaders Warn of Economic Risks Caused by Soaring Mortgage Rates Three industry giants recently addressed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to warn of the adverse effects ongoing interest rate hikes could have on the housing market
Housing Policy + Finance The Federal Reserve Tightens Its Grip on the US Housing Market Mortgage rates just surpassed a 23-year high, and experts say more rate hikes are on the horizon
Affordability What Will It Take to Normalize the Housing Market? A combination of factors have created an affordability crisis one market expert says will be difficult to resolve
Market Data + Trends Experts Divided: Is the Housing Market Overvalued? Some experts say the U.S. housing market is overvalued, despite mortgage rates nearing 8%. But don't expect home prices to drop anytime soon
Market Data + Trends Homebuyer Preferences Shift Amid Economic Changes Buyer demand remains strong despite market headwinds, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors
Economics How High Interest Rates Are Affecting the Construction Labor Market Tightening financial conditions created a series of labor market challenges in August 2023
Economics Household Real Estate Value Is on the Rise After Consecutive Quarterly Decreases The total market value of U.S. households’ real estate assets rose in Q2 2023 after three consecutive quarterly declines
Financials How Will the Return of Student Loan Payments Affect Housing Affordability? The end of a three-year student loan moratorium has borrowers taking a closer look at their monthly budgets, especially amid higher housing costs
Market Data + Trends Zillow Releases Bullish Home Price Forecast While other firms expect home prices to fall in the year ahead, Zillow predicts steady gains through July 2024