The Latest Breaking News from Housing Market

One Wall Street Bank says ‘Blame the Boomers’ for the broken housing market—but it’s overlooking these 4 factors

There are five culprits for the current housing crisis—and yes, boomers share the blame.

Fortune · Oct 19, 2023

The housing market is so unaffordable that buyers need to make nearly $115K to afford the average home, Redfin says—that’s $40k more than average earnings

Maybe you didn’t know how bad the affordability situation has gotten in the housing market. (It's really bad.)

Fortune · Oct 18, 2023

Fannie Mae's CEO says shopping for a house right now is downright Dickensian: A 'tale of 2 markets'

The “lock-in” effect is making the housing market unappealing for both buyers and sellers.

Fortune · Oct 17, 2023

The U.S. housing market has gotten so expensive that income would have to jump 55% to make buying 'affordable,' real estate executive says

Personal incomes would have to soar to make up for the higher home payments created by rising mortgage rates.

Fortune · Oct 9, 2023

Buckle up for more ‘turbulence’ in the housing market, BofA says—it’s a housing recession, 1980s-style

“Looking back at previous housing recessions, we think the 1980s are a better analogy for today's market than the 2008 housing crash,” BofA economists said.

Fortune · Oct 6, 2023

Bond yields rise after US jobs report smashes forecasts – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US non-farm payroll shows surge in hiring last month

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

US mortgage rates hit highest level since 2000

US mortgage rates last week topped 7.5% for the first since November 2000 and applications for home purchases tumbled to a multi-decade low, illustrating a battered housing market.

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

Cryptocurrencies Slide As Housing Concerns Mount

Higher interest rates and potential recession fears drive major crypto market decline

Zenger · Oct 4, 2023

Prime London housing market more robust than mainstream equivalents – Savills

Some prime London housing markets are benefitting from affluent buyers’ ability to buy with cash or low loan-to-value ratios, Savills said.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

3 Homebuilder Stocks Priced Under $50 to Buy Today

Despite turbulent market conditions and escalating interest rates, the long-term outlook for the housing market remains bright. Hence, it could be wise to scoop up the homebuilder stocks Five Point Holdings (FPH), Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (TMHC), and Sekisui House (SKHSY), trading under $50. Read more….

StockNews.com · Oct 2, 2023