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Conforming mortgages accounted for nearly three-quarters of Optimal Blue’s rate-lock volume in July 2020. Six years later, they no longer make up half of it. Conforming mortgages fell below half of Optimal Blue rate-lock volume in April, the first time that had happened since at least January 2018. Conforming share was 47% in July and remained

The regional differences between cost per square foot are an important metric for any real estate agent to understand. This information helps agents properly price properties while advocating for and advising their clients. Without having the data to back their decisions, agents will find themselves losing potential sales. Some U.S. metro areas give buyers access

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates on Sept. 16 for the first time since 2023. For rental property investors, the bigger issue is how long borrowing costs stay elevated while rents grow slowly. A Griffin Funding scenario analysis shows how small changes in mortgage pricing can outpace years of rent growth. On a $300,000 loan,

The national vacancy rate for multifamily properties currently sits at 7.9%, while asking rents have increased by 1.3% over the past year. As renters continue to search for affordable apartments across the country, understanding where they have the most negotiating power is more important than ever. After analyzing vacancy rates, absorption rates, rent concessions, and

Rising home prices, combined with limited housing supply, have made it challenging for young adults to enter the housing market. According to a May 2026 Pew Research Center survey, nearly 9 in 10 younger Americans say it is harder for them to buy a home than it was for their parents. Nonetheless, younger buyers continue

Real estate investors must always think one step ahead of the competition. A state, metro area, or city that’s a top choice for transplants could see its popularity wane in a matter of weeks. Does that mean, however, that past is not prologue? Not necessarily. Areas with positive real estate trends that have stretched over

Home sellers across the country are facing more price-sensitive buyers. Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler recently said that about 42% of homes on the market were taking a price cut. And in June, homes sold below asking price in 38 of the 50 largest U.S. housing markets, CNBC reported. If your home isn’t attracting offers,

  What makes a great football city depends more on just the final score. So much can set the mood: crowd noise, tailgating scene, traditions, and weather conditions that only hometown fans seem emotionally prepared to endure. It’s even more complicated for renters. After all, monthly rent, ticket prices and whether getting to the stadium

  When rental owners consider how to manage a growing portfolio, the answer often comes back as a choice between two options: do it yourself, or hire a property manager. The DIY landlord path gets painted as chaotic: late-night maintenance calls, slow rent collection, the risk of something falling through the cracks. The professional property

  The best time to move is mid-September through mid-October. Movers are more available, the weather is comfortable for heavy lifting, and you are not competing with half the country for the same weekend. Most guides get there by a different route. Nearly every “best time to move” article tells you to move in January

  In the increasingly cutthroat world of real estate investing, both large and small firms are continually searching for ways to find potentially profitable deals before the competition. One answer, seemingly, has come in the form of property data APIs, or application programming interfaces. You may have heard of APIs if you listen to tech

  For millions of Americans, the home they already own has become one of their strongest financial assets. U.S. mortgage holders collectively held a record $18 trillion in home equity in the second quarter of 2026, according to ICE Mortgage Technology’s August 2026 Mortgage Monitor. Within that total, ICE classified $11.7 trillion as tappable equity,

  In states with rent control, the law limits how much a landlord can raise rent. Those legal caps typically reset every year (and vary by location), but cities and counties within the same state may still have vastly different rent control laws. Landlords who operate rental properties in areas with these laws can face

  Renters have spent the better part of two years with unusual leverage, but the data now suggests that period is coming to an end. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the national rental vacancy rate was 7.3% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 5.6% four years earlier, when competition for apartments was

  The property investment market is going through a period of uncertainty, with Q1 of 2026 being the quietest period since the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought house sales to a halt, according to data from Redfin cited by Newsweek. The previous low point for the market in terms of investor activity, discounting

  When searching for an apartment in New York, renters know they’re going to pay a premium. New York consistently logs the highest rents in the country, and prices can range by thousands of dollars depending on where you look. From a solo three-bedroom in parts of Brooklyn and the Bronx to a small studio

  Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or have been around the real estate block before, asking the right questions during your house hunt can help you find the right type of home for your needs and avoid problems later, Ally Financial reports. Questions to ask before starting your home search 1. What is my homebuying