For Week Ending August 31, 2024 49.2% of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered equity rich—having at least 50% equity in one’s home–in the second quarter of 2024, according to ATTOM’s Q2 2024 U.S. Home Equity and Underwater … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 24, 2024 U.S. housing starts fell 6.8% month-over-month and 16.0% year-over-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,238,000 units, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Building permits also declined as of last measure, sliding 4% … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 17, 2024 The number of homes for sale continues to improve nationwide, marking the ninth straight month of growth. According to Realtor.com’s July 2024 Monthly Housing Market Trends Report, there were 36.6% more homes on the … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 10, 2024 Homebuyer preferences for smaller homes continue to influence builder behavior. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the typical new single-family home under construction had a median floor area of 2,139 square feet in the … Continue reading →

For Week Ending August 3, 2024 The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to 6.73% the week ending August 1, 2024, the lowest level since early February, according to Freddie Mac. As a result, mortgage applications increased 6.9% on … Continue reading →