According to a new report, January saw a positive shift in seller activity despite recent hikes in mortgage rates, with the number of newly listed homes up month-over-month, potentially marking “a turning point in the high mortgage rate-induced standoff between buyers and sellers,” according to Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com.

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Jan 10, 2025 · According to a recent Redfin research, more people are beginning their home search as the new year gets underway. In the week ending January 5, Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index, a seasonally adjusted indicator of tours and other purchasing services from Redfin agents, reported a little 2% increase from the previous month and a 2% year-over-year gain.

18 hours ago · With housing inventory rising 30 % over the past six months and new and existing homes currently topping 4.7 months of inventory, lower interest rates could entice a wave of new homebuyers who have been waiting on the sidelines for the past two years.

Jan 23, 2025 · According to Redfin, the median U.S. monthly housing payment is $2,686, the highest level in nearly seven months, as of the four weeks ending January 19.Housing costs are high because of rising mortgage rates and home prices: The weekly average mortgage rate is currently 7.04% (according to Freddie Mac), the highest level since May, and the median U.S. home-sale price is up 5% year-over-year.

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Jan 13, 2025 · For this year’s first edition, MortgagePoint surveyed a selection of economists and industry experts about topics ranging from the potential impact of tariffs and deportations on the building industry, how inflation may be impacted, first-time homebuyer affordability and access, and more. This year’s outlook reveals a complex interplay of …

1 day ago · In this industry, some specific housing market terms bring about more worry to American consumers than others. For instance: WIRE FRAUD. While the term may sound scary—and is most definitely illegal—a new survey from CertifID showed how many first-time homeowners are at-risk or more likely to be victims of real estate wire fraud. The third annual State of Wire Fraud study was released by ...

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