May’s Case-Shiller Index Echoes April’s Numbers
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index found additional gains in May—the latest data made available by the report—as the top-20 major metropolitan markets reported month-over-month price increases for the third consecutive [...]
Rent Price Declines Help to Improve Housing Affordability
The Realtor.com June 2023 Rental Report revealed that experts predict continuing rent declines and moderating inflation will help increase nationwide housing affordability, "providing a much-needed respite for renters and an [...]
Capitol Hill Highlights the Volatility of Weather Events and Financial Risk
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy recently met to discuss management of climate-related financial risks and the rise in weather-related events. Source: DS News
Real Estate Investors Favor Rentals Over Fix-and-Flip Opportunities
A new survey from RCN Capital and CJ Patrick Company has found that investor activity appears to be more skewed toward rental properties than fix-and-flip properties, citing the increased cost [...]
Wildfires and their Effects on California Property Values
Properties in California in high probability areas for wildfires experienced much slower appreciation than other properties in safer areas. Source: DS News
Despite Ample Evidence, Americans Are Still Choosing to Move to Risky, Disaster-Prone Areas
Climate change does not seem to be playing into homebuyers decisions on where they are purchasing homes according to Redfin, as nearly 400,000 more people moved into than out of [...]
Freddie Mac Reports Nearly $1.4B Single-Family Green Securities Issuance in 2022
The size of the GSE’s Green MBS issuance doubled from 2021 to 2022, reflecting market demand for green homes product, and environmentally-focused investments. Source: DS News
Nationwide Home Sales Inched Forward in June
June is typically the biggest month for home sales according to the latest RE/MAX National Housing Report, as month-over-month sales rose 5.4% from May, while the average close-to-list price ratio [...]
Southern, Midwestern Markets Top List of In-Demand Cities for Renters
According to a new study from RentCafe, rental season is nearing its peak, as new data reveals Southern and Midwestern markets dominated the list of the top 30 most desired [...]