Overview CoreLogic analysis suggests that Florida markets are continuing to fall out of favor while western New York is gaining popularity. Our economists anticipate further price deceleration in 2025, although recent improvements in mortgage rates may spur homebuying this spring. National home price growth is flat on a monthly basis. Annual home price growth is tracking just above inflation. Florida and Arizona top the charts for markets where the risk of price decline is very high. CoreLogic HPI features deep, broad coverage, including non-disclosure state data. The index is built from industry-leading real-estate public record, servicing, and securities databases—including more than 40 years of repeat-sales transaction data—and all undergo strict pre-boarding assessment and normalization processes.   CoreLogic HPI and HPI Forecasts both provide multi-tier market evaluations based on price, time between sales, property type, loan type (conforming vs. non-conforming) and distressed sales, helping clients hone in on price movements in specific …

Innovative program provides cutting-edge technology designed for greater efficiency and streamlining workflow for agents AUSTIN, Texas – Today, Unlock MLS launched a new, AI-powered Matrix™ experience developed by CoreLogic® that will streamline agent workflows and improve client collaboration. The Matrix 12.5 platform includes three major system updates—Listing Manager with AI, Matrix CMA Manager and OneHome™. As the first MLS in the country to offer this Matrix technology suite, Unlock MLS is leading the industry in innovation. “At Unlock MLS, our priority is providing professional agents with the most advanced tools to stay ahead in an evolving market,” said Emily Chenevert, CEO of Unlock MLS and the Austin Board of REALTORS®. “With this launch, we’re delivering the most innovative version of Matrix nationwide—enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows and strengthening client collaboration. Our commitment is to equip our subscribers with the latest technology that gives them a competitive edge and positions them as …

Once again – even after a quarter of a century – Clareity25 MLS workshop did not disappoint. The venue at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale was fantastic. The rooms were great, those who played in the Monday golf scramble had all they could handle, and the evening outdoor receptions were terrific. The conference’s theme was “Dare Greatly,” and together, more than 300 attendees did just that. Kudos to the team at CoreLogic for hosting a polished and professional event. Clareity followed its customary format: optional golf or alternative adventures on Monday, Welcome Reception on Monday night, a full day of sessions on Tuesday followed by an evening reception celebration, and a half day of meetings on Wednesday – a perfect schedule. Clareity workshop founder Gregg Larson kicked off the event with this technology and trends update. He had fresh content from CES, covering a remarkable list of innovative products …

A Conversation With Jay Thies and Pete Carroll As the U.S. waits for the final decision on the fresh tariffs imposed on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese imports, the housing industry is bracing for the impact of this policy decision. With material costs already a growing concern, these new trade policies could send ripples through supply chains, development timelines, and affordability. Tariffs on steel, lumber, concrete and other key building materials have the potential to drive up construction costs, exacerbating an already tight housing market. Builders and developers may need to rethink sourcing strategies, while policymakers weigh the broader economic consequences of trade restrictions on inflation and consumer spending. From rising home prices to shifting supply chains, host Maiclaire Bolton Smith sits down with industry experts Pete Carroll CoreLogic’s, EVP of Public Policy and Industry Relations, and Jay Thies CoreLogic’s Vice President of Pricing Analysis and Delivery to explore the immediate …

Chart of the Month — February 2025 Overview By 2050, over 1 million homes in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco with low flood risk will see their flood risk rise higher than their fire risk. Flood risk increases in areas recently burned by wildfire. Even without assuming worst-case climate scenarios, homes with very low flood risk will have risk increase by 40 points or more by 2050. Risks from natural hazards can be interdependent. The fires in Los Angeles this January followed two years of wet winters which encouraged the vegetation growth that became wildfire fuel. Now, the metro’s burned areas lack the vegetation that can absorb water, making them more vulnerable to flood. This cycle is one that repeats itself across California, but each area of the state faces a different level of risk. And that risk is not trivial. In Los Angeles, San Diego, and San …

Gen Z Homeownership is Highest in the Midwest for 2024  Gen Z accounted for 13% of home purchase applications.  Midwest markets had a higher share of Gen Z homebuyers in 2024.  Many Gen Z homebuyers are single, but about 45% of the applicants had co-applicants in 2024.  The unprecedented rise in home prices and elevated mortgage rates that have dominated the market since 2021 have significantly impacted housing affordability, particularly for younger buyers.   Despite these challenges, Gen Z is managing to enter the housing market. According to the CoreLogic Loan Application Database, this generation’s share of home-purchase applications accounted for 13% of total applications in 2024, a three-percentage point increase from 2023.1 Their presence in the market is expected to grow in the coming years.  Where Can Gen Z Buy a Home?  Gen Z represents a higher proportion of homebuyers in Midwestern markets but a lower proportion in more expensive …