Two More “Shoes To Drop” In The Real Estate Market Until…

Current Realities — and Possible Consequences — of How the Commercial Real Estate Market May Play Out in the Months Ahead I recently learned the origin of the phrase “waiting for the other shoe to dro...

Homebuilder Sentiment Is Looking Up At Last — Here’s Why The Real Estate Market Is Getting More Optimistic

Getty Images Key takeaways Homebuilder sentiment is on the rise for the first time in over a year as mortgage interest rates noticeably dropped in early 2023. Mortgage interest rates are somewhat tied...

Mortgage Demand Plunges As 2022 Ends

Getty Images Key takeaways After months of turbulence and interest rate hikes, mortgage demand declined during the holidays Total mortgage demand (measured by new mortgage applications) plunged 13.2% ...

Is Buying A House During A Recession A Good Idea?

Getty Images Key Takeaways From 1975 to the start of 2022 the Housing Price Index has increased by over 860%. On average, home buyers who had bought at the beginning of the 2007 recession lost 15.96% ...