Housing Market

January 10, 2023

Is the Pandemic-Induced Move to the Suburbs Over?

Americans showed an increased preference for buying homes in suburban areas during the height of the pandemic, but that trend could now be shifting.

December 21, 2022

How Rising Mortgage Rates Eroded Housing Affordability in 2022

The question of housing affordability is a common one, and with P&I payments 58% higher than last year, this question has become even more urgent.

December 16, 2022

Quarterly Construction Insights – Q4 2022

CoreLogic tracks construction cost for commercial, residential and agricultural construction of all types of goods (labor and materials) throughout the United States and Canada.

December 8, 2022

The New Normal? Single-Family Investor Activity Remains Steady in Q3

The share of single-family homes purchased by investors rose every month in Q3 to reach 26% in September.

December 7, 2022

Quick Take: Appraisal Gap Normalizes Amid a Cooling Housing Market

Since May 2022, the appraisal gap has seen a precipitous decline at the same time that higher mortgage rates are squeezing buyers.

November 23, 2022

Why Is the US Not Experiencing the Price Declines Seen in Other Cou...

Following an unprecedented boom in global housing prices, countries are experiencing pricing corrections.

November 21, 2022

We Buy, You Buy, iBuy: PropTech Finds Its Place in Traditional Real...

While options like iBuying should not be overlooked, it can also be helpful to consult a real estate agent because they can offer advice that stems from learned experience.

November 9, 2022

Higher Mortgage Rates Lead to Strong Lock-In Effect

With current mortgage rates at over 6%, the vast majority (99%) of outstanding mortgage debt has a lower mortgage rate locked in.

November 8, 2022

Real Estate Technology Has Changed the Game but Hasn’t Replaced the...

Despite the ubiquitous nature of the internet, the human element of real estate transactions remains a critical part of the journey.

November 7, 2022

Does the Housing Recession Tell Us Anything About the Prospects of ...

Housing declines are historically a harbinger for recessions, but does this mean that it a recession is imminent?

October 26, 2022

The Pace of Home Sales Slows As Mortgage Rates Pick Up

Although more than half of homes sold within 30 days, the median number of days they are staying on the market is growing.

October 12, 2022

Average Total Down Payment Reached an All-Time High in 2022

After down payment amounts barreled downward during the housing crisis of the Great Recession, they have since steadily increased. Recently, the pandemic incited a surge that has led to record highs.