Homebuying pushed further out of reach for millennials

Homebuying pushed further out of reach for millennials

"Homeownership has already been delayed for many millennials and the coronavirus could push the timetable even further out for some." — Danielle Hale, chief economist, realtor.com read more
Home equity is keeping delinquencies at bay . . . for now

Home equity is keeping delinquencies at bay . . . for now

Home price and equity growth in the months leading up to the pandemic have helped to delay the impact of the recession on the mortgage market, although the effects are expected to continue to unfold over the next year. read more
Payroll up 2.5 million; job market turnaround begins

Payroll up 2.5 million; job market turnaround begins

The latest jobs report shows an unexpected upswing in May, and industry experts predict housing will lead the way to economic recovery. read more
Purchase applications up 18% year over year

Purchase applications up 18% year over year

A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association points to pent-up demand. read more
In Boston, ‘normal’ is the new normal

In Boston, ‘normal’ is the new normal

CoreLogic reports home price acceleration continued in April, but — in a shift away from other industry predictions — expects the first decline in values to begin in 2021 read more
Protests prompt response from real estate execs

Protests prompt response from real estate execs

Real estate leaders call for action on race and equity in response to nationwide protests. read more
Pandemic stressors cause buyers and sellers to value Realtors even more than before

Pandemic stressors cause buyers and sellers to value Realtors even more than before

A new survey finds that, while buyers and sellers are feeling better about conducting business in person, they’re also comfortable doing it virtually, provided they have the help of a real estate professional. read more