Aspiring home buyers should start today to improve debt-to-income ratio, increase savings, shop around for mortgages, and more must-dos, according to real estate experts.

For suburban home buyers and sellers, 2021 has been a wild ride so far. In this @ the market special report, @properties managing brokers Jim Barcelona and Tricia Roberto discuss Chicago's suburban home market - from the frenzied spring leading up to a market inflection point to the more …

There are fewer bidding wars and homes selling above asking price, report finds

Though the demand for homes remained strong across the United States in August, there are clear signs that the housing market is past its peak.

A report from residential brokerage  …

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With forbearance plans about to come to an end, many are concerned the housing market will experience a wave of foreclosures like what happened after the housing bubble 15 years ago. Here are four reasons why that won’t happen.

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has turned the real estate market into a wild domain. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, you’re likely eager to know how long this will last.

In June 2021, home prices across the U.S. …

The inventory of unsold homes rose by 7.3% to 1.32 million from June to July

Existing-home sales grew by 2.0% in July from the month prior, a report published by the National Association of Realtors on Monday found. But first-time homebuyers are …

FHA and VA loans saw an increase in applications

Mortgage applications decreased 3.9% for the week ending Aug. 13 compared to the week prior and fewer borrowers opted to refinance, according to the latest report from the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Ten-year Treasury …

COVID-19 Delta variant concerns and lower 10-year Treasury yields keeping rates low - Through August 5th.

UPDATE:

MBA (Mortgage Bankers Association) 8/11/2021

Mortgage applications increased 2.8% for the week ending Aug. 6, and there are signs that at least some first-time homebuyers are finding opportunities …

1. The housing market isn’t driven by risky mortgage loans.

Back in 2006, nearly everyone could qualify for a loan. The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) from the Mortgage Bankers’ Association is an indicator of the availability of mortgage money. The higher the index, …