Articles by Tendayi Kapfidze
COVID-19 Pandemic May Not Have a Significant Impact on Long-Term Home Values in Nation’s Largest Metros
April 27, 2020
Although the United States has seen deadly pandemics in the past, the economic hit from the COVID-19 outbreak is largely unprecedented. Because of this, It’s... read more
How Mortgage Refinancing Can Help the Economy Recover
April 15, 2020
The mortgage industry had a pretty good start to the year as rates fell and refinancing activity tripled compared to early 2019. However, as reported... read more
LendingTree Finds that Google Searches for ‘Homes for Sale’ Could Fall 63% by End of May, Indicating Slowdown in Home Sales
March 31, 2020
At the beginning of 2020, low mortgage rates and strong home sales data hinted that the housing market was poised for growth. In February, nearly... read more
Refinance Applications Triple in the U.S. Here’s Where Refis are Growing Fastest
March 24, 2020
The economic effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus have led to unprecedented volatility in mortgage interest rates. As concerns about the deadly disease began impacting financial... read more
Cities Where Homeowners Stay Put the Longest
March 2, 2020
A lack of housing supply has been a persistent challenge for homebuyers since the financial crisis. As the supply of affordable homes dwindles, prices tend... read more