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12/02/2022

You may believe that it is better to wait out the market. In fact, there are countless opportunities if you approach real estate as a long-term investment.

11/30/2022

The year is coming to an end, and economists have released housing market forecasts. What can we expect in terms of mortgage rates in the coming days? Let's find out!

We’re nearing the end of 2022 and entering a new year. That makes now the ideal time to forecast real estate factors for 2023. With mortgage rates continuing to rise, home sales – and, in some regions, home prices – slowing, and increased market uncertainty, the majority of homeowners, prospec...

11/28/2022

Home buyers may have the upper hand now and are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel as the market shifts towards them.

You’ve probably noticed that the housing market is changing. Is it, however, a “buyer’s market” just yet? With buyer activity picking up as inventory rises and prices and interest rates drop, buyers can finally bid farewell to waiting lists and bidding wars and hello to more freedom. The hou...

11/25/2022

Ready to sell your home? Here are the top 5 housing priorities and preferences that drive homeowners to sell.

People’s lives and housing choices were significantly influenced by the pandemic era. Homeowners realized they needed alternative features and facilities, such as accessibility, outdoor space, a pool, etc., after spending so much time at home in the previous year was the main factor driving their ...

11/18/2022

Multifamily fundamentals remain strong, despite a decline in the past few years. Can we expect to see a gradual increase in the multifamily PCR? Find out here!

First American Senior Commercial Economist Xander Snyder shares his proprietary Multifamily Potential Cap Rate Model, examining the potential for shifts in cap rates on multifamily properties.

11/16/2022

If you've delayed starting on your home's construction, now could be the ideal time to do it.

Lumber futures have fallen back to where they were before the pandemic ignited a boom in housing and stretched supply chains to the limit.

11/15/2022

With jobs expanding now more than ever, what effect does it have on mortgage rates and the housing market? Here’s the economists' view on this.

Job gains continued in September 2022 with a solid 263,000 net new additions and the unemployment rate is tight at 3.5%.

11/11/2022

While the increase in home prices has fallen from the recent high in all 50 of the top markets, some markets' growth rates have slowed more quickly than others. Check this link to view each market's annual home appreciation.

First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming shares his proprietary Real House Price Index, explaining why pandemic-era boom markets are cooling the fastest.

11/10/2022

This could be the perfect time for homebuyers to gain from lower prices and less competition. Read the full details below!

The housing market's summer rush may have lessened the impact of a deep drop in demand. But what will happen in the slower months of fall?

11/07/2022

Indeed, education is the key to a more secure financial future. Here's why millennials are on the right path to homeownership!

First American Deputy Chief Economist Odeta Kushi examines the impact of educational attainment on earning power and homeownership.

11/05/2022

Some economists presumed that the sharp increase in sales was caused by buyers rushing to enter the market before mortgage sales rose any higher. Is this the real case? Find out here!

Sales of new single family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 685,000 in August, according to U.S. Census data.

11/04/2022

Are you concerned about the future of housing prices? Here are some expert predictions for the direction of house prices. Click the link below! ⬇️

The Pandemic Housing Boom undoubtedly served as an inflationary force. During the crisis, there was simply an excess of demand from homebuyers. As a result, there were intense bidding wars and double-digit price growth in properties. Landlords were able to raise rents because of the rising cost of h...