Housing Market

Demand For Vacation Homes Is Down More Than 50% From Pre-Pandemic Levels

The number of people locking in mortgages for second homes dropped to its lowest level since 2016 in February and remained nearly as low in March. Prospective second-home buyers are deterred by high costs, a slowing short-term rental market and the declining prevalence of remote work. Mortgage-rate locks for second homes were down 52% from […]

Housing Markets in West Coast Hubs and Zoom Towns Cooling Fastest

Seattle, San Jose, Austin and Phoenix are among the metros with the fastest-slowing housing markets as high mortgage rates, tech turmoil and the lack of homes for sale deter buyers. Connecticut, upstate New York and parts of the Midwest are holding up best.  Housing markets in tech hubs and pandemic migration hotspots are cooling more […]
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