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Housing market inventory has increased for the first time in four years, and home prices continue to rise. A new report found that the median price per square foot jumped 7.1% from March 2013, and increased 23.2% from 2012. Many markets are experiencing a...

As consumer confidence continues to increase, and jumbo loan rates look more like conventional loan rates, expensive home sales are rising. According to the National Association of Realtors the number of home sales priced at $500,000 to $750,000 grew by 15% from...

The number of homebuyers who believe that now is a good time to sell a home is increasing, according to new information from a Fannie Mae survey. Mortgages are also considered much easier to get at present when compared to recent years. Fannie Mae's Nation Housing...

A recent Realtor survey suggests that many older people in or approaching their retirement years are making plans to buy a new home. The survey found that 57% of baby boomers have plans of moving out of their current residence. Boomers have, on average, become more...

According to experts this spring is shaping up to be a highly competitive selling season as the economy improves, housing confidence rises, and a growing number of homes are expected to go on the market. Experts have compiled a list of valuable tips to take notice of...

Researchers at CoreLogic predict that the U.S. will see an average home price gain of 4.2% this year. The number of homes for sale is expected to increase, and construction starts are expected to rise. Experts say there is no way to accurately predict a national...

According to CoreLogic's most recent report, home prices have increased in many States. In February, prices increased 12.2% when compared to February 2013, marking the 24th consecutive month that home prices have shown growth in the United States. Fourteen States have...

Consumer confidence in the United States jumped to a six-year high last month while home prices also showed measurable gains at the beginning of the year. Many experts suggest that the slump experienced in February was due to extreme winter weather conditions. Ryan...

According to Trulia's Housing Barometer, the housing market is recovering and has made a significant improvement over the last 12 months. The report shows that four out of the five housing indicators have improved from last year. The Housing Barometer is made up of...

According to Freddie Mac, average fixed mortgage rates increased from the previous week. Mortgage rates are still considered historically low, but are expected to increase over time. Freddie Mac chief economist, Frank Nothaft said, “mortgage rates rose following the...