Education + Training Assistance Programs Could Help First-Time Florida Buyers in 2022 The post-pandemic housing market is anything but easy for first-time buyers, but home buyer assistance programs may offer some relief
New-Home Sales Bidding War Rates Rose to a Record High in January January was the most competitive month on record for buyers looking to snatch up remaining affordable housing across the nation
Affordability Mortgage Applications Fall to Two Year Low as Rates Keep Rising Total mortgage applications dropped to the lowest level since December 2019 as interest rates creep past 4%
Housing Markets A Record High Number of Homebuyers Are Looking to Relocate One third of total homebuyers across the U.S. are planning a move to a new city as affordability becomes increasingly hard to find
Market Data + Trends The Share of Newly Listed Homes Drops as Sales Surge in January No longer are homebuyers biding their time on the sidelines in a heated housing market, though declining inventory could pose some challenges in 2022
New-Home Sales Single-Family Homes Are Expanding Post-Pandemic The average square footage of a single-family home is on the rise as Americans adapt to post-pandemic life at home
Housing Markets Realtor.com Releases the Hottest Luxury Real Estate Markets of 2022 Business is booming in the luxury real estate market, and these regional hotspots are attracting the most high-end buyers
Market Data + Trends January Asking Rents Rose a Record 15%, With Some Metros Reporting 30% Gains Rental prices are following the same steep trajectory as housing costs after significant gains in January
Affordability Mortgage Rates Near 4% For the First Time Since 2019 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate is quickly approaching 4%, threatening to push a growing number of buyers out of an inflated housing market
New-Home Sales Home Sales Rose 6.7% In January Despite Record Low Supply Nationwide housing inventory dropped to a new low in January, but steadfast buyers aren’t slowing down