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Inflation shows signs of further cooling in March

Livabl April 12, 2023

The Consumer Price Index recorded its smallest year-over-year increase in nearly two years and grew just 0.1% month over month in March.
Orange County shows evolving growth trends

Livabl April 12, 2023

Find out the latest on the market’s new-home sales rates and pricing.
66% of 2023 homebuyers are waiting for lower rates

Livabl April 12, 2023

According to a new survey from U.S. News, a majority of home buyers are lowering budgets and shopping lenders.
How climate change will affect the top five new home markets by 2030

Livabl April 11, 2023

BUILDER examined the top 5 home building markets using Climate Alpha’s new HOMES tool that forecasts financial gains and losses due to climate change.
Are second homes a luxury of the past?

Livabl April 10, 2023

Compared with pre-pandemic levels, a new report shows that second-home mortgage-rate locks were down 52% in March.
Market snapshot: Miami loses its shine

Livabl April 10, 2023

Miami’s housing market, which had been outperforming the nation, has been experiencing increased headwinds.
Presidential Veto of WOTUS a ‘Blow to Housing Affordability’

Livabl April 7, 2023

According to the NAHB and the NMHC, the rule will add regulatory burdens, negatively impacting affordability.
Consumer confidence hovers at near-survey lows

Livabl April 7, 2023

The Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 3.3 points in March to 61.3.
Job market slows to ‘Goldilocks’ pace in March

Livabl April 7, 2023

The 236,000 non-farm payroll jobs added last month show the labor market is slowing at a healthy pace.
Mortgage rates trending lower for spring selling

Livabl April 6, 2023

The results of Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey show the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.28% for the week of April 6.
Cape Coral-Fort Myers homebuyers are overpaying

Livabl April 5, 2023

New data from Florida Atlantic University ranks five Florida metros in the top 10 of overvalued housing markets, with Cape Coral placing No. 2.
Buying in Phoenix? Don’t expect a bidding war

Livabl September 29, 2022

Thanks to low home supply and fierce buyer competition, bidding wars on homes have become commonplace in today’s housing market. Luckily, those trying to score…
Here’s what you need to make to buy a Phoenix starter home

Livabl September 27, 2022

In a housing market plagued with low inventory, soaring prices and competition, first-time buyers are struggling to purchase the most entry-level homes available. Affordable starter…
Another reason to buy new construction homes – no ghosts

Livabl September 23, 2022

There are dozens of reasons new construction homes are better than resale – modern fixtures, warranties, fresh paint, carpet that hasn’t been walked all over…
Red hot sales for North Scottsdale’s Portico condos

Livabl September 23, 2022

Somebody forgot to tell award-winning Chicago developer Belgravia Group about the market slowdown. Despite launching earlier this year in a quickly changing market, the builder…
Phoenix homebuyers to catch pricing breaks?

Livabl September 22, 2022

After a stretch of bidding wars, soaring prices and stiff competition, hopeful homebuyers in the Phoenix metro may finally be able to catch a break….