Home prices have been increasing for some time now. Largely this is because, in many markets, there are more interested buyers than there are homes available for sale. Inventory shortages can cause more competition for the homes that are for sale, which leads to spiking prices and decreasing affordability conditions. …

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates were virtually unchanged last week across all loan categories, including 30-year fixed-rate loans with both conforming and jumbo balances, loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages. Mortgage rates are now just above where they …

The National Association of Home Builders' Housing Market Index measures how confident home builders are in the current and future market for new homes. The survey – which has been conducted for 30 years – is considered a good barometer of the housing market's health, as it can be used …

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates fell last week for just the second time since September. But, despite lower rates, demand for mortgage applications was unchanged from the week before. In fact, refinance activity – which is typically more sensitive to rate fluctuations – …

First-time home buyers get a lot of attention, and for good reason. Historically speaking, they make up around 40 percent of all home sales. And though the share has been lower in recent years, the trend among younger buyers is an important indicator for the real estate market and, therefore, …

This year's real-estate market has been a mixed bag. On the one hand, demand from home buyers has been strong and an increasing number of renters say they hope to one day own a home. But though there has been strong demand from buyers, there has been a lack of …

Ipsos, an independent market research company, recently gathered a panel of experts to weigh in on the future of housing. From climate concerns to home automation, the panel looked at what changes may be necessary in order for our homes to meet our needs in the future. One of the …

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates were up last week, with increases seen across all loan categories, including 30-year fixed-rate loans with both conforming and jumbo balances, loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration, and 15-year fixed-rate loans. The increase was driven by economic …

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey, average mortgage rates moved up last week causing a decline in demand for mortgage applications. In fact, total mortgage application volume – which includes purchase and refinance applications – fell 4.6 percent, though the number of home buyers requesting applications …

Average mortgage rates were a mixed bag last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Applications Survey. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances dropped slightly, while jumbo loans and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages saw interest rates rise. The average rate for loans backed …