Written by Peter G. Miller, a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, online contributor and author of seven books. All-cash transactions have always been part of the real estate marketplace, but in recent years their numbers have been growing. Why so much interest in buying homes for cash when so many financing options are available? The... Read More »
Housing News Report Introducing the Q1 2024 ATTOM Housing News Report! Explore the latest edition of our free publication, packed with comprehensive and data-driven insights that delve into the real estate market. Why the Swing to All-Cash Real Estate BuyingCash purchases hit a high in 2023. Discover why there is so much interest in buying with... Read More »
Housing News Report Introducing the Q4 2023 ATTOM Housing News Report! Explore the latest edition of our free publication, packed with comprehensive and data-driven insights that delve into the real estate market. Will Home Sales Grow in 2024?Key Signals to Watch2024 Housing Market: Rising Inventory, Sales, and Key Signals. Is the Growth Trend... Read More »
by ATTOM Staff U.S. Residential Mortgage Market Overview for Q3 2023 The U.S. residential mortgage market faced notable changes in the third quarter of 2023, as outlined in ATTOM’s latest report. Mortgage Issuance Declines In Q3 2023, the U.S. residential mortgage market experienced a 3% decline in mortgage issuance compared to the previous... Read More »
by ATTOM Staff Zombie Foreclosures Increase as Lenders Pursue More Delinquent Mortgages ATTOM’s Q4 2023 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report reveals that 1.3 million residential properties in the U.S. sit vacant, representing 1.27 percent of homes. This is virtually unchanged from the previous quarter. In Q4 2023, 320,765 residential... Read More »
By Mike Simonsen, Founder and President of Altos Research If you follow the housing data closely, you’ll know that inventory of unsold homes on the market is up over 2022. Inventory climbed well into November, and new listings each week are also running higher than last year. What you may not realize is that sales are now also a little bit higher... Read More »
by Peter G. Miller America has too few houses, the central reason for the soaring real estate prices seen during the past few years. But are we stuck with a long-term housing shortage and stiff pricing, or is there something that can be done? As gloomy as the housing shortage seems, relief may be as close as our basements, garages, and backyards.... Read More »