Here’s a quick summary of recent housing market stories that have come across the MBA NewsLink desk:
Tag: Zillow
Buyers Getting More for Money as Spring Season Approaches
Home buyers’ mortgage payments have started stretching a bit further, reported Zillow, Seattle.
Seasonal Cooling, Cost Strains Bring Housing Market Closer to Normal
Zillow, Seattle, said the housing market continued its return to earth in December as affordability challenges kept demand in check.
Home Buyers See Signs of Affordability Relief
Zillow, Seattle, said U.S. home values are easing down, starting to provide relief for potential home buyers facing affordability challenges.
For First-Time Home Buyers, Some Markets Show Potential
First-time home buyers can find some remarkable homes—provided they stay away from the East and West coasts, said Zillow, Seattle.
Industry Briefs Nov. 18, 2022: Revvin Releases HELOC-Ready Workflows
Revvin, Chicago, released a set of HELOC-specific workflows that make it easier for lenders to attract home equity line of credit applicants and gather the required information for delivery to the lender’s LOS.
Homebuyers, Sellers Have Plenty of Market Misconceptions
Amid a volatile and rapidly changing housing market, many homebuyers and home sellers have unrealistic expectations about their prospects, according to a Zillow survey of real estate agents.
Housing Market Roundup Oct. 20, 2022
Here’s a summary of housing market reports that came across the MBA NewsLink desk this week:
Zillow: First-time Home Buyers Return Despite Affordability Challenges
Zillow, Seattle, reported first-time home buyers have returned to the housing market–and those who can afford a home are finding success after years of setbacks.
Analysis: Flood Risks Having Growing Influence on Home Buyers
Zillow, Seattle, in partnership with ClimateCheck, reported areas with increased flood risk also see an increase in mortgage denials and in would-be borrowers withdrawing their mortgage applications, even after controlling for income and property value.