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Housing market
High home prices and rising interest rates mean there are lots more homes on the market
Aug 9, 2022
The housing market is cooling a little. But there still aren't that many homes for sale, just more than last year.
Buyers and sellers are feeling a shift in the housing market
Jul 27, 2022
In some markets, sellers can no longer bet on multiple offers and quick deals, and buyers can afford to be pickier.
Housing affordability continues to worsen for many Americans
Jul 19, 2022
Home prices are at record levels, and mortgage rates are much higher now than they were six months ago.
The housing market is cooling off, but homes aren't necessarily more affordable
Jul 19, 2022
Rising interest rates and inflationary pressures make it more difficult for buyers, and builders are dealing with soaring construction costs.
Homebuilders' confidence in housing market plummets
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 18, 2022
The National Association of Home Builders' latest survey also shows that 13% of builders reported cutting prices.
Some homebuilders are dropping prices as mortgage rates rise, economist says
by
Amy Scott
, Richard Cunningham
and Sean McHenry
Jul 14, 2022
People "desperately want to purchase," but are stepping out of the difficult market, says Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda.
Signs of a cooling housing market: The return of contract contingencies
Jul 13, 2022
Potential buyers are again asking for home inspections and contract clauses that let them back out of a home purchase without penalty if they're unable to get a mortgage.
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Flipping homes is more popular than it's been in decades, thanks to the hot housing market
Jun 28, 2022
But profit margins are shrinking, and the flipping boom may be coming to an end.
As the real estate market cools, so does the market for agents
by
Matt Levin
Jun 21, 2022
As home sales decline, the field is becoming more competitive.
Homebuyers will still pay a premium to live in a good school district — even in a hot market
Jun 21, 2022
Real estate experts say buying in a desirable district benefits non-parents too.