The Buzz is a regular summary of housing market news and data driving our decision-making at Bluebid.
Here's the Buzz for the week of January 11, 2024…
Everywhere you look, there's optimism surrounding the housing market, as CNBC writes mortgage applications spiked 10% for the week ending January 5 - the biggest weekly increase in a year.
Zillow offers its predictions for the hottest housing markets of 2024 and calls for strength in the Midwest, Great Lakes, and South.
Morgan Stanley says the housing market is headed for affordability unseen since February 2021, as shared by Yahoo Finance.
While there's a ton of positivity in the housing market right now, Business Insider couldn't resist calling out the 34 cities where home prices are forecasted to fall.
Redfin highlights a reprieve for renters, as costs dropped for the third straight month in December.
Fast Company says we're amidst a home insurance shock, and it's particularly painful for homeowners in California, Florida, and Louisiana.
The newest version of our iPhone app makes it easer than ever to navigate the off-market. It's now available for download in the App Store.
Have a great week.
Disclaimer: Views expressed here are my own and not the views of my coworkers or anyone else. I am not a financial advisor, investment advisor, or housing expert. I’m just a guy who cares deeply about saving the American Dream of homeownership.