Economics Consumer Price Index Points to Elevated Inflation and Higher Interest Rates in 2022 Inflation is at its highest peak since the early 1980s, and 2022 may see more gains
Market Data + Trends Housing Market on Track to Moderate in 2022, Says Ivy Zelman As affordability moves further out of reach for many buyers, market deceleration could be just around the corner
Economics Mortgage Rates Hit New Peak, But Home Prices Show No Sign of Dropping Prospective buyers hit with “triple whammy” housing hurdles as mortgage rates increase
Housing Policy + Finance NAHB Request Prompts Extended COVID-19 Relief From IRS A recent announcement by the IRS offers extended relief from some residential housing requirements
Remodeling Design Kitchen Renovation Trends to Look Out for In 2022 The heart of the home is getting a makeover, and a pricey one at that
Financials Why Separating Buyer Agent and Listing Agent Commissions Would Stir Up Competition Separate commissions would cause a steep price decline if buyers could negotiate fees directly with their agents
Demographics The Mortgage Denial Rate Was 84% Higher for Black Applicants in 2020 A marginalized housing market leaves Black homeowners with less affordability and larger hurdles to jump
Market Data + Trends High Housing Costs Push Would-Be Buyers Into Rental Market Surging prices offer no relief for unlucky buyers as rental costs grow higher
Market Data + Trends The National Association of Realtors Takes on the 10 Year Challenge—Homebuyer Edition How much change can one decade bring? A lot, according to the housing industry
Housing Policy + Finance Rising Mortgage Rates Could Heat Up Winter Homebuying Seasonal slowdowns may give way to surging sales as mortgage rates inch ever higher