Buyers Rushing to Lock In Mortgages

Home buyers appeared in a rush last week, with economists crediting rising mortgage rates.
 

Home Features Prompting More Americans to Move

For the more than 800 survey respondents planning a move this year, their top reasons are a home that is more pet-friendly, offers more outdoor space, and has a large kitchen.
 

‘Foreclosure Tsunami’ Fears Unfounded, New Data Shows

Even as pandemic protections have lifted, a foreclosure wave—which was an industry concern—has not occurred.
 

Builder Confidence Edges Lower on Inflation Concerns

Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in builder sentiment even as consumer demand remains robust.
 

The Most Expensive U.S. Real Estate Sales For 2021

Marc Andreessen’s $177 million Malibu dream house topped the list of luxury home purchases last year. See the other lavish properties in Palm Beach, the Hamptons and beyond.
 

Bigger, Better Kitchen Pantries Are A Covid-Inspired Wellness Design Trend

In its top five list of emerging kitchen ideas for the next three years is a “working pantry,” cited by 60% of the designers and industry professionals who responded to the survey.
 

Home Sales Post Largest Monthly Decline Since Pandemic Onset

Fewer homes than ever were for sale in December, driving seasonally-adjusted home sales down 3.6%
 

‘Help! Buyers Are Stalking My Home!’ The Weird World of Unsolicited Offers

Lately, there’s a downside to being in a desirable property: an avalanche of unsolicited offers.
 

‘Married to Real Estate’ Reveals 4 ‘Dated’ Features You Should Hang Onto for Dear Life

Check out which dated features to save, ditch, or upgrade, along with plenty of inspiration for your next home makeover.
 

Home Buyers Narrow Home Search With Technology

Home buyers who successfully purchased a home last year only viewed a median of eight homes before purchasing.
 

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, January 13, 2022

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 3.45% from 3.22% the previous week.
 

Housing Affordability Conditions Slightly Weaken in November

At the national level, housing affordability slightly fell in November compared to the previous month according to NAR's Housing Affordability Index.
 

S&P/Case-Shiller OR-Portland Home Price Index
 

S&P/Case-Shiller WA-Seattle Home Price Index