Housing market will lead us into a recession, and will lead us out: MBA forecast
While the housing market could bring the economy into a recession next year, it could also bring it out, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference said.
While the housing market could bring the economy into a recession next year, it could also bring it out, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) conference said.
480-square-foot home listed at $849,000 in Oakland Hills
Listed at $849,000, this 0 bed/1 bath home in the Oakland Hills hit the market in early October.
Listed at $849,000, this 0 bed/1 bath home in the Oakland Hills hit the market in early October.
Austin City Council votes to protect renters' rights
Austin City Council approved two ordinances to strengthen tenants' rights.
Austin City Council approved two ordinances to strengthen tenants' rights.
US mortgage rates rise above 7% for the first time since 2002
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
The monthly payment on a median priced home is 78% higher now than it was a year ago for buyers who are able to make a 20% down payment.
FHFA to eliminate G-fees for some homebuyers
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) conference on Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the elimination of added mortgage fees for some borrowers. Here's what that means for you.
At the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) conference on Monday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the elimination of added mortgage fees for some borrowers. Here's what that means for you.
These housing markets are seeing the largest drop in prices since the pandemic peak
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Housing prices are continuing to cool off — and data shows one area of the country, in particular, is seeing the highest drop.
Without Elon Musk's help, Grimes says she 'couldn't afford to buy a house' in Austin
Musician Grimes has weighed in on housing affordability in Austin and shared that she "couldn't afford to buy a house that fits my kids" without help from their dad, Elon Musk.
Musician Grimes has weighed in on housing affordability in Austin and shared that she "couldn't afford to buy a house that fits my kids" without help from their dad, Elon Musk.
Apartment renters in Austin could see some relief from skyrocketing prices, experts say
The increase: about 11 to 12 percent year over year, with the average price of a two-bedroom now sitting around $1,800.
The increase: about 11 to 12 percent year over year, with the average price of a two-bedroom now sitting around $1,800.
These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
A new housing report finds that cities with stable job markets and a low cost of living factor into homebuyers' demand for bigger homes.
Housing market in Austin could be moving from seller to buyer
In a recent study conducted by the Consumer Affairs website, 33% of participants said Austin would be the first to experience a housing crash among the 50 most populated cities in the country.
In a recent study conducted by the Consumer Affairs website, 33% of participants said Austin would be the first to experience a housing crash among the 50 most populated cities in the country.
Existing home sales drop to lowest level since 2020
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Sales of previously owned houses fell in August for the seventh consecutive month as rising interest rates pushed potential homebuyers out of the market.
Redfin predicts sharpest turn in housing market since 2008 crash
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
After two years of record high sales, data shows the housing market is starting to cool down.
Affordable housing for teachers, staff considered at existing Austin ISD facilities
Teachers are crucial to a community, but many Austin ISD teachers and staff can't afford to live in the communities they serve.
Teachers are crucial to a community, but many Austin ISD teachers and staff can't afford to live in the communities they serve.
Housing market shift: Austin forecasted to favor buyers over sellers
Real estate website Knock.com is projecting that the nationwide seller's market is cooling from its historic highs and that it's moving toward favoring buyers.
Real estate website Knock.com is projecting that the nationwide seller's market is cooling from its historic highs and that it's moving toward favoring buyers.
Bank of America tests no-down-payment mortgages for homebuyers in Black, Latino neighborhoods
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Homebuyers are taking back their bargaining power, survey shows
Approximately 92% of homeowners accepted 'some buyer-friendly terms' when selling their home last month.
Approximately 92% of homeowners accepted 'some buyer-friendly terms' when selling their home last month.
Mayor Steve Adler: Austin could end homelessness in 3 years
"The city is fighting back. Austin is poised to become the first major city in America to end homelessness," said Mayor Adler, Thursday night during his State of the City address.
"The city is fighting back. Austin is poised to become the first major city in America to end homelessness," said Mayor Adler, Thursday night during his State of the City address.
Mortgage rates increase as market reacts to expected Fed rate hike, experts say
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
Rates for the 30-year mortgage are back up again this year over concerns that the Federal Reserve will again raise interest rates.
Cooling housing market: Idaho, Colorado, Utah sellers drop prices in July
Here are the top 10 U.S. cities that had the highest share of sellers who dropped their asking prices in July as more buyers backed out of the market.
Here are the top 10 U.S. cities that had the highest share of sellers who dropped their asking prices in July as more buyers backed out of the market.
How to best cover your property against floods
With a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season now underway, up to 20 named storms this year could have an impact on many coastline communities.
With a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season now underway, up to 20 named storms this year could have an impact on many coastline communities.