For Week Ending January 29, 2022 Home seller profits increased in more than 90% of housing markets last year, the highest level since 2008, according to ATTOM Data Solutions’ Year-End 2021 U.S. Home Sales Report. On average, sellers saw a … Continue reading →

For Week Ending January 22, 2022 With a shortage of options and bidding wars reaching an all-time high last year, an increasing number of buyers waived financing, appraisal, and inspection contingencies in hopes of making their offers more attractive to … Continue reading →

For Week Ending January 15, 2022 As the U.S. economy recovers from the pandemic, the number of homeowners in forbearance continues to decline, with the total number of loans in forbearance falling to 1.41% as of last measure, making it … Continue reading →

For Week Ending January 8, 2022 Mortgage rates rose to their highest level since May 2020, with the 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaging 3.22% during the first week of 2022, more than half a percent higher than January 2021. The … Continue reading →

For Week Ending January 1, 2022 After a brief moderation last spring and summer, lumber prices are on the rise again. According to the National Association of Home Builders, lumber prices have nearly tripled the past 4 months, adding more … Continue reading →